ABOUT US HyperionDev is one of the largest providers of accelerated tech education in EMEA and one of the oldest providers of 'coding bootcamps' in the world. We work with top universities such as Imperial College London, The London School of Economics, The University of Edinburgh, and Stellenbosch University to deliver structured technical courses and bootcamps that accelerate people into fulfilling tech careers.
We are dedicated to closing the global tech skills gap by integrating tech education with human mentorship and expert code review powered by a workforce in Southern Africa. This model has been successful, allowing us to reach millions of learners a year from over 60 countries.
We're backed by nearly 2000 investors, having raised the largest crowdfunding round of funding for an edtech company in history. Join us as we play our part in making the world a more stable, safer, and fair place.
ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for an experienced and versatile Bid Director to join our team. You will be responsible for managing the Bid team to identify and secure bids, acting as a subject matter expert when discussing the approach to the tender response.
You will work closely with The Head of Strategy and the Partnerships Team to organise and set the strategy for bid applications, with a focus on raising the quality of bid submissions.
RESPONSIBILITIES Leading a team of bid managers and writers to identify and secure bids. Organising and setting the strategy for bid applications and planning capacity to keep up with bid submissions across various countries. Creating a strategy to raise the quality of bid submissions. Working closely with internal and external counsel to challenge bids and procurement processes, where relevant. REQUIREMENTS Minimum: 3+ years of experience in a bid-related role in private or public sector, with a track record of winning proposals. 1 year of experience in a management position related to procuring or delivering tenders. 1 year of experience winning tenders/bids related specifically to higher education delivery. 1-3 years corporate strategic and technical writing experience. A tertiary qualification in Communications, Marketing, PR or related discipline. Proven ability to effectively manage a high volume of commercial tenders. Strong knowledge of bid writing principles and ability to translate for a wide range of subject matters. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to present a business rationale clearly. High attention to detail coupled with high standards. Ability to multitask with research projects, data analysis, and coordination with the executive team. Preferred: 2+ years of prior experience in a high growth company or tech startup. 5+ years of experience in a bid-related role in private or public sector. 2+ years of experience running the bidding function or a company that derived significant revenue through bids. Experience as a Bid Writer in the education / education technology industry. Experience winning significant bids and government tenders for education projects. BENEFITS Hybrid work: We offer flexibility on your schedule. Remote working options are available for candidates not in proximity of a HyperionDev Campus.
Learn new tech skills: We offer our employees the opportunity to enrol part-time in our Coding Bootcamps.
Life-changing work: Solve real problems that make education and tech careers accessible to those who need it most.
OUR VALUES We're a people-forward company with a purpose that underlines everything we do. We embrace a culture of growth and learning to deliver on our vision.
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