Director of Operations

Richard Hawkins was appointed Director of Operations for the Archdiocese in April 2025.
 
He brings a wealth of leadership experience with him, having a strong background in operations, strategy, technology, finance and governance across public, charitable and private sectors.
 
Richard's previous roles have included Operations Director at Methodist Ministers Housing Society, where he helped to oversee a £500M housing portfolio and drove strategic development.
 
He is also a former Head of Technology at Red Kite Community Housing, leading cloud-based IT transformations and security enhancements.
 
Richard is very active in his local community. He spent 22 years as a school governor and led a youth and liturgy groups at St Joseph's in Thame, Oxon.
 
Married to Cindy, a teaching assistant at a diocesan school, the couple have two grown-up children.
 
Richard is also the 'proud owner' of a very large collection of ancient IT equipment!
 
[email protected]
0121 230 6230