Independent Board Member – Brighton Open Market at Brighton Open Market (CIC)

What does the opportunity involve doing?

Brighton Open Market is seeking two Independent Directors to join its Board and support the market’s future growth.

We are looking for people who love the Market with proven commercial experience, that can help the Board develop a sustainable and successful market bringing a proven background and successful track record in business growth, finance, legal, retail, property, marketing or strategy.

Board experience is welcome but not essential.

This is a voluntary role and the Board meets approximately three to four times per year.

To apply, please send a short covering letter and CV outlining your relevant experience and interest to info@brightonopenmarket.co.uk by 27th Jan 2026.

Brighton Open Market welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

What induction, training and support is offered?

To be discussed. We would provide support around Board responsibilities, but would expect you to bring relevant skills and expertise to the position.

What skills or qualities are needed?

The Brighton Open Market CIC Board shall:
- Be the ultimate decision-making body and accordingly exercise all of the powers of the organisation, with responsibility for setting the strategy of the organisation.
- The Directors occupy an important position of trust; general company law imposes a range of duties to the company under the Companies Act 2006 which are set out below alongside other Director responsibilities.
- The Board of Directors meet throughout the year to oversee the business, strategy, and long-term planning of the Market.

Duties / Responsibilities
- Contribute actively to the Board role in providing Leadership in developing, approving, and monitoring the implementation of the Market Strategy.
- Contribute actively to the Board role in setting overall policy, defining goals, and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
- Ensure the company operates to the highest standards of governance and risk management.
- Ensure the company applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives.
- Ensure that the company complies with its governing document, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
- Ensure the financial integrity of the company; financial information is accurate, and that controls, monitoring and reporting systems are robust.
- Provide scrutiny and constructive challenge with regard to operational matters (delivery plans, policies, and performance).