Cornwall FA has over recent months undertaken a full workforce review as required under their FA funding agreement but also to ensure that they have the most effective workforce team and structure to lead and manage the demands as their business continues to evolve and grow.
The necessity was instigated by a 9% cut in their FA funding budget but the financial picture has changed for the football community too and the necessity for them to find more ways to financially support participation in the County has heightened.
As a continually developing business they have also needed to become more strategic and focused. Processes and procedures implemented by The FA continue to develop and streamline many of their internal processes and the way they deliver their strategy to the football community relies on their ability to adapt and change too.
In conjunction with The FA and as an immediate consequence the following roles have either been removed, realigned or reassessed. County Development Manager, Finance Officer/Referee Development Officer (joint role), County Welfare Officer (part-time).
The relevant members of staff have been offered where applicable or available the opportunity to undertake suitable alternative employment with Cornwall FA.
The County Welfare Officer part-time post has been integrated into a current managerial full-time post in order to ensure welfare remains a major County FA priority with accessibility and availability uppermost and in-line with FA objectives.
Two new posts will be created with immediate effect and are either being advertised or will be advertised shortly, namely: Referee Workforce Officer (part-time single role) and Marketing & Communications Officer (full-time).
Whilst losing valued employees is always difficult the restructure and realignment of roles and funding will enable Cornwall FA to move forward and ensure they meet both the legal and formal requirements of The FA and ensure they can offer the best possible service to our football community.
