Head of Bids

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 have been recognised as one of the top education technology scaleups in the world and gained the financial backing of Meta (previously Facebook) which recognised us as  the most socially impactful startup operating in Africa, where we initially started our work.

We are dedicated to closing the global tech skills gap and we achieve this by integrating tech education with human mentorship and expert code review powered by a workforce in Southern Africa, which lowers the cost of an accessible education in technology. This model has been successful, allowing us to reach millions of learners a year from over 60 countries. We have also partnered with government bodies such as the UK's Department for Education who provide scholarships for students to study on our bootcamps and gain employment at companies such as AstraZeneca and the United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS).

We're backed by nearly 2000 investors, having raised the largest crowdfunding round of funding for an edtech company in history. As a primarily bootstrapped, profitable, and scale up tech business join us as we play our part in making the world a more stable, safer, and fair place.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

We are seeking a Head of Bids to join our team and spearhead our bid strategy across multiple regions. As a key player in our growing organisation, you will be responsible for guiding a distributed bid team based in the UK and South Africa, driving the identification and securing of bids specifically related to higher education delivery.

In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with the CEO and work cross-functionally with our strategy and partnerships teams. Your mission will be to develop and implement a comprehensive bid strategy that enhances the quality and competitiveness of our submissions globally. You will leverage your expertise to act as a subject matter expert, working side by side with various specialists to craft compelling tender responses.

Your leadership will be crucial in organising and setting the strategic direction for bid applications, ensuring our team can efficiently manage submissions across Australia, France, Spain, the USA, Canada, and the UK. By fostering strong internal and external relationships, you will play a vital role in challenging bids and tender processes where necessary, ensuring our success in a competitive market.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead a team of bid managers and writers to identify and secure bids.
• Develop and implement a strategy for bid applications, ensuring capacity planning aligns with submission deadlines across multiple regions.
• Elevate the quality of bid submissions and address challenges effectively.
• Collaborate with internal and external counsel to navigate and challenge bids and procurement processes.
• Work closely with the CEO and cross-functional teams to align bid strategies with overall business goals.

REQUIREMENTSMinimum:

• 3+ years of experience in a bid-related role in private or public sector, as well as a track record of winning proposals within highly competitive markets
• 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 to varying timescales
• Strong knowledge of bid writing principles and ability to translate for a wide range of subject matters
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to clearly present a business rationale 
• 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 startup
• 5+ years of experience in a bid-related role in private or public sector, as well as a track record of winning proposals within highly competitive markets
• 2+ years of experience running the bidding function or a company that derived at least £20mil/year in realised revenue through bids 
• Experience as a Bid Writer in the education / education technology industry
• Experience winning significant bids and government tenders for education projects in the UK and abroad 

 BENEFITS

Hybrid work: We are a hybrid work organisation offering 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.

Join the heart of tech in Africa, Europe and the US: You'll work with the best of the best and rub shoulders with the world leaders in edtech, developer education, and developer assessments. Join one of the most ambitious and highest performing tech companies in the space, with a management team that draws their former experience from top tech companies.

Life-changing work: Solve real problems that make education and tech careers accessible to those who need it most: you're allowed to brag about it.

 OUR VALUES

We're a people-forward company with a purpose that underlines everything we do. We're obsessed with the potential in people and challenge them to do their best work. We embrace a culture of growth and learning to deliver on our vision and ours is a relentless quest for improvement.