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 grant applications
* Experience collaborating with key senior stakeholders to gather key information and data
* Experience creating visually appealing high value funding proposals and stewardship materials
Skills:
* Excellent writing skills
* Excellent attention to detail
* Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
* Excellent organisational skills, able to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a busy environment
* A proactive approach to developing strong working relationships with internal colleagues and external stakeholders at all levels to ensure proposals and reports are delivered accurately and on time
* Ability to review, analyse, and interpret key information and data to inform accurate funding proposals and grant applications
Personal Qualities:
* Self-motivated, proactive and able to work effectively on own initiative
* Collaborative and relationship-led, with a strong team ethos
* Professional, reliable and highly organised
* Resilient and adaptable
* Passionate about improving patient outcomes and supporting NHS staff