BN understands that four candidates, out of the twenty-six who applied, have been shortlisted for the position of general manager at Edgar Street.
Hereford chairman Ken Kinnersley is in charge of finding the most suitable person for the position.
It had been hoped that someone would have been in place by the start of the season but the search is taking slightly longer than expected.
Meanwhile the need for extra staff to help cope with enquires has emerged.
The club receives around 500 e-mails a week which need to be read and replied to.
They can range from someone asking if their child can train with the youth team to someone enquiring when the club shop is open.
One such e-mail from a supporter living abroad and visiting Hereford resulted in a sale of goods from the club shop of several hundred pounds so responding to e-mails promptly can bring dividends.
Interviews for an apprentice to join the Office Administration team are on-going.