A Social Media Manager grows your audience and engagement on the platforms your customers use. They plan and publish posts, reply to comments and messages, and report on what builds interest, so your startup stays visible without taking over your day.

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No tech background needed. This guide explains the role in plain English: what it is, when you need it, what to expect and how to choose the right Volunteer.

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In plain English

What does a Social Media Manager do for you?

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Think of a host at a busy event.

They greet people, start conversations and make sure nobody is left standing alone. Your social channels need the same attention to feel alive.

Keeps you visible

A steady rhythm of useful, on-brand posts.

Starts conversations

Replies, comments and engagement with your audience.

Learns from results

Reporting on what grows interest and sign ups.

When you need one

Signs it is time to bring one in.

If two or more of these sound familiar, add this role to your Marketing team.

Bring one in when

✓Your accounts go quiet for weeks at a time
✓You post but nobody engages
✓You do not know which platform your customers use
✓Comments and messages go unanswered
✓You want to support a launch or event

You can wait if

…You have no clear message or content to share yet

What they own

Four areas a Social Media Manager takes off your plate.

Social media plan

Platforms, themes and posting rhythm.

Publishing

Scheduling posts and visuals in your brand voice.

Engagement

Replying, commenting and joining relevant conversations.

Reporting

Reach, engagement and clicks to your website.

What to expect

Across a 60 Volunteer day term.

Volunteers give up to three hours a day, Monday to Friday, over three months or more. Daily and weekly updates keep you informed, and rapid feedback from you in the first two weeks makes the biggest difference.

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Weeks 1 and 2

Reviews your accounts and competitors, then proposes a plan and a first fortnight of posts.

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By mid term

A consistent posting rhythm, faster replies and the first results report.

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By day 60

Growth trends reported, a library of post templates and a handover for the next manager.

Choosing the right Volunteer

What to ask, and what to look for.

You do not need to be an expert to recruit well. Use these questions at interview and listen for the signs below.

Questions to ask

?Which platform would you focus on for our customers, and why?
?Show me accounts you managed and what changed.
?How would you handle a negative comment?
?How do you keep account passwords secure?

Good signs

✓Knows the difference between followers and customers
✓Plans ahead with a calendar
✓Responds calmly and professionally

Red flags

✕Wants to be on every platform at once
✕Asks to use personal accounts for company posts
✕Reports only follower numbers

Your part as a Tech Founder

Give them this, and they deliver from Day 1.

✓Access to your social accounts, held in your company's name
✓Brand guidelines and approved messages
✓A quick approval process for posts
✓Any upcoming news, launches or events
✓A signed Volunteer Agreement before they start

Who they collaborate with

The roles around your Social Media Manager.

Content Marketer / Content Writer

Answers buyer questions. Articles and guides that solve real customer problems.

Read the guide →

Brand & Communications Lead

Clarifies your story. Positioning and messaging everyone can repeat.

Read the guide →

Community & Partnerships Support

Finds partners. Organisations that already serve your customers.

Read the guide →

FAQ

Questions Tech Founders ask.

Who should own the social accounts? +

Your company. Volunteers should log in through company access, never personal accounts, and access should be removed when a Volunteer Term ends.

Do I need to approve every post? +

Agree what needs approval at the start. Many founders approve the plan and any sensitive posts, and trust the manager with day to day replies.

How do I know if it is helping? +

Look beyond likes. Track clicks to your website, sign ups and conversations that start on social media.

How much does it cost to recruit this role? +

Volunteers give their time for experience, not pay. You subscribe to the Advanced (GTM) plan at £250 a month or £2,500 a year, which lets you recruit up to 100 Volunteer team members across Marketing, Sales and Customer Success. See the plans.

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Ready to recruit your Social Media Manager?

Create your company account, list an Opportunity with the matching template and start meeting Volunteers this week.

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