Background information:
Toe Poke CIC is a unique Dumfries based Social Enterprise, which celebrates Scottish Football. Toe Poke Community Interest Company trades in football themed clothing and merchandise, to raise funds for grassroots clubs in Dumfries.
The formal community interest company statement is that;
The company’s activities will provide benefit to young football players and their clubs in Dumfries, and for football supporters advocacy projects across Scotland.
Dumfries now boasts its own clothing brand, Toe Poke, which has enormous potential to grow and develop with the support of local people. The initiative also creates Scotland’s only football fans owned brand. The first range of clothing, now available on the Toe Poke website, www.toepokescotland.com is aimed at fans of our national teams – there is a poverty of choice for Scotland supporters who want to show off their colours, but don’t want to wear replica jerseys.
Toe Poke operates on a completely voluntary basis. There are no staff employed by the Company, which is managed by Ian Barr. Ian has a background in economic development and events.
Summary of Role:
To lead on setting up a Toe Poke Instagram account and X account to develop the profile of Toe Poke CIC and our clothing range and social mission.
Benefits:
Undertaking this role will contribute to the success and best practice governance of a unique social enterprise.
Toe Poke CIC will support you to develop new skills and take part in networking and sales opportunities. The Company will also support the pathway between voluntary work and employment.