Volunteer Social Media Manager | CT5 Pride CIC

CT5 Pride; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An LGBTQIA+ advocacy organization is seeking a Social Media Manager to amplify voices and build excitement for Whitstable’s first-ever Pride. The role involves creating engaging content, managing social media platforms, and fostering community interaction. Ideal candidates will have strong expertise in social media, creativity, and a passion for LGBTQIA+ inclusivity. Join us to make a lasting impact in the Whitstable community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of social media management experience.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Experienced in engaging with diverse audiences online.

Responsibilities

• Lead CT5 Pride's social media presence.
• Develop and execute engagement strategies.
• Create compelling content that aligns with our mission.

Skills

Social media expertise

Content creation

Engagement strategy

Communication skills

Creativity

Analytical skills

Tools

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

TikTok

Hootsuite

Buffer

Job description

Drive CT5 Pride’s online presence! As Social Media Manager, you’ll create content, grow engagement, and amplify LGBTQIA+ voices to build excitement for Whitstable’s first-ever Pride. Join us and make a real impact!

What difference will you make?

As Social Media Manager, you’ll be the voice of CT5 Pride online, shaping how our community connects, engages, and rallies behind Whitstable’s first-ever Pride. Your creativity and storytelling will bring our events, initiatives, and mission to life, making people feel part of something exciting and important. From highlighting local LGBTQIA+ stories to sharing vibrant event updates, you’ll create content that sparks conversations, builds visibility, and drives action. Your work will turn online engagement into real-world impact. Whether it’s inspiring someone to attend their first Pride event, encouraging volunteers to get involved, or helping us raise vital funds, your posts will motivate people to take part and feel proud to be part of our movement. By collaborating with the Directors of Marketing, Fundraising, and Retail, you’ll ensure every campaign is bold, consistent, and reaches the right audiences. This role is about more than just posting updates—it’s about building a sense of belonging. You’ll help LGBTQIA+ people across Whitstable and the CT5 area feel seen, celebrated, and supported, while also reaching allies who want to be part of positive change. Through smart use of analytics and insights, you’ll help us grow our platforms and make sure our message is always fresh, relevant, and engaging. Your impact will be felt both online and off increasing awareness of CT5 Pride, boosting turnout at our events, and creating a real buzz around Whitstable’s Pride movement. With your help, our first Pride will be more than just a one-day celebration—it will be the start of a lasting legacy of visibility, inclusion, and community spirit. This is your chance to help shape history, one post at a time.

What are we looking for?

Essential Criteria We seek a creative and strategic individual with strong social media expertise and line management capabilities. You should have a passion for the LGBTQIA+ community and be skilled in growing online engagement. The ideal candidate will have the ability to create compelling content and effectively communicate CT5 Pride’s mission across all platforms, while engaging with our audience authentically and inclusively. Applicants must be 18 years of age or over with no unspent convictions. Be fluent in English written and spoken. Not be barred from working with Children or vulnerable people. A commitment to LGBTQIA+ inclusion and community-led values. Willingness and ability undertake an active hands-on role. Have a minimum of 2-years connect to the CT5 Area. Proficiency in managing Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, etc., and using scheduling/analytics tools like Hootsuite or Buffer. Ability to create engaging, on-brand content (posts, videos, stories) that resonates with diverse audiences. Excellent writing and communication skills, able to engage the community effectively and professionally. Strong creative skills to develop fresh content ideas and campaigns. Have access to internet and computer. Experience with basics of SEO, paid ads, and digital marketing strategies.

What will you be doing?

The Social Media Manager will lead CT5 Pride’s social media presence, developing and executing strategies to engage and grow our community online. You will line manage a Graphic Designer. Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Advertising, you'll create content, manage platforms, and foster interaction with followers, ensuring our mission of inclusion, diversity, and LGBTQIA+ visibility is at the forefront of everything we share. Role Overview What we are looking for? We seek a creative and strategic individual with strong social media expertise and line management capabilities. You should have a passion for the LGBTQIA+ community and be skilled in growing online engagement. The ideal candidate will have the ability to create compelling content and effectively communicate CT5 Pride’s mission across all platforms, while engaging with our audience authentically and inclusively.