Role description: The Bid Writer will be instrumental in driving ambitious income growth by creating compelling proposals, reports, and presentations that showcase the impact of Southampton Hospitals Charity s work to engage both current and prospective high-value supporters (trusts and foundations, philanthropic individuals and corporates). Main Responsibilities: Lead the development of high-quality cases for support, philanthropic proposals, update reports and presentations Build strong, trusted relationships with key stakeholders across University Hospital Southampton to develop compelling philanthropic asks and stewardship reports Work closely with the grants manager to ensure that proposals align to agreed grant priorities and funding decisions Translate complex information into clear, donor-friendly materials that are brand consistent and tailored to a high value audience Identify compelling and innovative ways to articulate and showcase the impact of Southampton Hospitals Charity, using powerful, persuasive writing to engage and inspire high-value audiences Work closely with the Director of Income Generation and Marketing to plan a portfolio of work managing different deadlines for review, sign off and submission Work closely with the fundraising team to ensure proposals and reports reflect the interests and motivations of supporters and prospective supporters. Person Specification: Knowledge and Experience Experience of writing successful funding proposals and gran