Volunteering Opportunity: The Big Listen – Social Media Manager

About the Organisation

St Neots Initiative is a community-focused organisation delivering local events and activities to bring people together in the St Neots area.

About the Project

The Big Listen is a community event taking place on Friday, 5th June 2026 in St Neots’ Market Square, bringing together the local community for a day of connection and celebration.

Description of Volunteering Position

As the Social Media Manager, you’ll lead the social media strategy for The Big Listen in the weeks running up to the event. You’ll manage our platforms, plan and schedule content, and work closely with the content and design teams to build an engaged and excited audience before the event.

Responsibilities

• Lead on managing The Big Listen’s social media platforms in the lead-up to the event
• Plan and schedule content across platforms including Facebook, Instagram and X
• Engage with followers, respond to comments and build community online
• Monitor performance and adapt the strategy to grow reach and engagement

Requirements

• Experience managing social media platforms professionally or voluntarily
• Understanding of social media strategy, scheduling tools and analytics
• Creative and organised with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Build your social media management portfolio with a high-profile community event
• Develop your skills in content planning and digital strategy
• Play a key leadership role in the communications team
• Access to volunteer celebration events

Additional Info

• The event takes place on Friday 5th June 2026 in St Neots on the Market Square
• We are looking for 1 Social Media Manager
• This is a pre-event marketing role running in the weeks before the event

Apply here