Fundraising and Marketing Executive

Join or sign in to find your next job Join to apply for the Fundraising and Marketing Executive role at Cosmic Base pay range Location: Hybrid – at least 3 days in the office (Tuesdays and Fridays) at Cosmic HQ, Paddington, and Queen Charlotte’s Hospital, Hammersmith. Reports to: Senior Fundraising Executive Salary: £27,000 per annum Hours: Full time – 35 hours per week Job type: Permanent Annual leave: 27 days (pro‑rated for part‑time) plus public holidays and office shutdown between Christmas & New Year. About Cosmic Cosmic is a small but mighty children’s charity dedicated to supporting the work of the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, and Queen Charlotte’s Hospital, Hammersmith. We provide vital funding for life‑saving equipment, specialist staff training, and pioneering research, and deliver emotional and practical family support services. As part of our partnership with NHS colleagues, you will join a team working at the heart of world‑class children’s and neonatal services, helping Cosmic to make a real difference for families during their most difficult moments. The Role This role will play a crucial part in supporting a wide range of fundraising, marketing, and communications activities for Cosmic. As a key member of the Income Generation team, you will help raise vital funds and awareness that enable and enhance the charity’s work, while contributing to effective marketing and communications that promote our impact and engage our audiences. Key Responsibilities 1. Fundraising and income generation support Work alongside the Income Generation team, gaining a better understanding of the various fundraising and income generation activities. Be a key contact for fundraising enquiries. Collate and send information, including fundraising materials, to potential and current supporters and advise on queries relating to fundraising. Support the organisation, planning, promotion and delivery of fundraising, stewardship and other events. Ensure all fundraising activity operates with the Fundraising Regulator’s guidelines, code of practice, and GDPR. Identify and support opportunities to raise awareness of the charity, including giving presentations, attending meetings and local events. Aid the growth of individual giving programmes, including regular giving, one‑off donations and donor stewardship journeys. Assist in researching, writing and submitting grant applications to trusts, foundations and statutory funders. Maintain accurate donor records using Donorfy, ensuring data is up‑to‑date, accurate, compliant, relevant and reportable. Support the planning and delivery of fundraising campaigns, appeals and community events. Assist with event set‑up and pack‑down, ensuring all materials and equipment are in place. Provide excellent donor care and stewardship, including timely thank‑you communications and proactive engagement with supporters. Help identify new fundraising opportunities and potential partners through research and networking. Meet with supporters in person and provide a first‑class experience, including tours and tailored information. Support the administration and logistics for fundraising events, including volunteer coordination and post‑event evaluation. 2. Marketing and communications responsibilities Create engaging content for social media, newsletters, the website and campaign materials. Capture and upload social media content from all Cosmic‑led events onto relevant channels. Coordinate social media channels, schedule posts, monitor engagement and identify opportunities for growth. Support marketing campaigns for fundraising events, appeals and awareness initiatives. Work with the Marketing and Communications Manager to ensure brand consistency across all supporter‑facing materials. Gather stories, quotes and visuals from beneficiaries, supporters and partner organisations with appropriate permissions. Update and maintain website content, ensuring it remains accurate, compelling and user‑friendly. Assist in producing digital assets, such as graphics, short videos and email campaigns. Conduct basic analytics reporting for digital platforms, tracking engagement, reach and campaign impact. Help coordinate PR activities, including drafting press releases and maintaining media contact lists in liaison with the Marketing and Communications Manager. 3. Cross‑team and administrative responsibilities Work closely with the Senior Fundraising Executive and the wider Income Generation team to ensure smooth coordination between fundraising and marketing activities. Liaise with clinical partners, hospital staff and external stakeholders to gather information supporting fundraising and communications content. Support implementation of internal processes for campaign planning, supporter stewardship and content production. Attend events, meetings and training sessions as needed to represent the charity. Provide general administrative support to the fundraising and marketing functions, including processing donations, handling enquiries and maintaining shared resources. Contribute ideas and feedback to refine and develop the charity’s fundraising and marketing approach. Audit the inventory of all materials necessary for events and volunteering. Send thank‑you letters to supporters in a timely manner. Spend time meeting with families and staff in the units, supporting staff with massage days and other key events such as World Prematurity Day. The role is incredibly varied; no two days are the same. Key Skills and Qualifications Essential skills Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. Confident using social media platforms for organisational promotion (e.g., Instagram, LinkedIn). Good organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with supporters, colleagues and external partners. Creative thinker with the ability to contribute ideas for campaigns, content and events. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable learning new systems. Proactive “can‑do” attitude with willingness to learn and take initiative. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team. Commitment to the mission and values of Cosmic. Experience working in a charity, events, fundraising or marketing role. Familiarity with fundraising income streams (corporate, events/challenges, community, trusts, individual giving). Experience creating social media content or using scheduling tools. Basic design or video editing skills (e.g., Canva). Experience using a CRM or donor database. Understanding of digital marketing metrics and analytics. Experience writing fundraising applications, impact stories or marketing copy. Knowledge of charity branding principles and supporter journeys. Understanding of child health, paediatric care or NHS charity environments. Why You’ll Love Working with Us 27 days’ annual leave (pro‑rated for part‑time) plus public Bank Holidays, with office shutdown between Christmas and New Year. £200 professional development budget annually. Employee Assistance Programme. Flexible hours with hybrid working arrangements (core office hours 10am – 4pm). How to Apply To apply, please submit your CV and responses to the screening questions. A covering letter is optional. Cosmic is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. If you have any accessibility requirements, please let us know in your application. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full‑time Job function Business Development, Marketing and Public Relations Industries Non‑profit Organisations, Hospitals and Health Care, Health and Human Services #J-18808-Ljbffr