JIM Lambert has stepped down as chief executive at the Herefordshire FA.

Jonny Walker has been promoted to chief executive from January 1, meanwhile Lambert will be taking on the post of financial director on a part-time basis.

Val Lambert will no longer be the county welfare officer but has become office manager.

The new post of designated safeguarding officer has been given to Anna Tomasson and she will deal with welfare issues.

Dan Chance will now be the football strategy manager while Joe Mathias has become football development officer.