Proposal Writer

3 months ago


Cape Town, South Africa HyperionDev Full time

**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 looking for a skilled Proposal Writer to join our team. You will be responsible for managing and writing high-quality proposals in response to government and public sector tenders, ensuring that all requirements and compliance standards are met. You will work closely with various specialists across teams to craft tailored, compelling proposals that align with the strategic goals of the organisation.

Collaborating with other teams, you will analyse the requirements and specifications for tenders, ensuring that proposals are accurate, compliant, and competitive. Strong research skills, attention to detail, and an ability to translate technical information into clear, persuasive content are critical. You should also be adept at producing well-structured, polished documents, presentations, and visuals that meet high professional standards.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Work closely with leadership and with your peers to identify and respond to opportunities in government and public sector tenders.
- Develop comprehensive proposal responses tailored to the specific requirements of government and public sector clients.
- Manage the end-to-end proposal process for public sector submissions, ensuring compliance with all tender requirements.
- Build and maintain a library of reusable content for future government and public sector proposal submissions.
- Create and refine presentations and supporting materials for government tender submissions.
- Lead or contribute to initiatives aimed at improving the efficiency and quality of the proposal writing process.
- Conduct thorough research on government standards, industry regulations, and public sector trends to inform proposal strategy.

**REQUIREMENTS**:
**_Minimum:_**:

- At least 2 years of experience in journalism, editing, or creative writing.
- A tertiary qualification in Communications, Marketing, PR, or a related discipline.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to clearly present business rationales in proposals.
- High attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Ability to multitask, balancing research projects, data analysis, and coordination with the executive team.

**_Preferred:_**:

- At least 2 years of experience writing bid proposals in the private or public sector.
- Proven ability to effectively manage a high volume of commercial tenders with varying deadlines.
- A track record of winning proposals within highly competitive markets.

**BENEFITS**:

- Flexible & remote working_: We are a remote-friendly organisation and offer flexible work options.
- Generous annual leave:_ We provide up to 20 annual leave days as part of our leave policy.
- 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 companies such as Google, Amazon, GetSmarter/2U, Zando and Yoco.
- 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.

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