BrightStore CIC

BrightStore’s aim is to provide affordable food via a membership scheme to create a resilient and long term solution to food insecurity. The goal is to be sustainable, environmentally aware, ethical and use mainly surplus produce, in order to ensure it is resilient and long-term. The scheme is run by the members, for the members and is managed in order to create strong local communities which are also financially viable. We are based in Brighton and Hove, and currently run three branches and one pop up. We employ 3 part time staff, and support around 80 volunteers and over 500 households are members of our scheme. We run in areas of high deprivation, and high need.

Marketing Steering Committee Member

Feb 28, 2025

We are looking to appoint a new member of our steering committee, and we are particularly seeking an individual with up to date experience of marketing and communications to complement the skills and backgrounds of existing committee members. We are looking for someone willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of experience on our Board. Bring your marketing expertise to our organisation and help us to devise and implement a marketing strategy. Providing guidance and support to the Managing Director and other staff in preparing marketing campaigns, updating our media content and creating relevant messaging. Regular communication with the staff team to keep abreast of work that may involve marketing support. Keeping the board informed about marketing decisions and campaigns undertaken. Representing the organisation in a marketing/PR capacity to external organisations (e.g. funders) as required. To add value to the Board’s operation, experience is sought in the following areas: A current or recent career within marketing and communications. Coaching/mentoring skills Interest in food systems, environmental action and community based work. Experience or interest in supporting not for profit organisations, understanding of how a CIC works. Willing to play an active role in areas such as professional meetings, fundraising events, meet and greet sessions with our members and volunteer thank you events.

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BrightStore CIC

Skills Required

  • Marketing
  • Networking
  • Social Media Marketing

Posted on Jan 08, 2025

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