Hyperion Development, LLC is hiring a
Head of Government Bids and Proposals

Summary

The job is for a Head of Government Bids & Proposals at HyperionDev, a tech education provider. The role involves leading a team to identify and secure bids related to education and career opportunities across multiple regions, collaborating with the CEO and cross-functional teams, and developing a comprehensive bid strategy.

Requirements

• Minimum: 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

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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