Head of Education Design and Delivery

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 

As the Head of Education Design and Delivery, you will lead the strategic vision and implementation of our programmes and training programs, focusing on content development, accreditation alignment, and the overall delivery, quality and effectiveness of our student learning experience. This role will see you at the forefront of driving innovation in instructional design, course delivery, and compliance, ensuring alignment with business goals, accreditation standards, and the needs of students, employers, and university partners.

You will oversee the verticals of Programme Design, Education Delivery and Career Services. Success in this role will require strong leadership, analytical thinking, organisational skills, and the ability to manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the design, development, and evaluation of course content, ensuring alignment with accreditation requirements and company objectives.
• Plan and design instructional strategies to create high-quality, impactful learning solutions.
• Manage and scale the Programme Design, Learning Delivery and Career Services teams, including hiring, training, and talent assessment.
• Create, review, and update departmental policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Manage the course development calendar, assigning resources and ensuring timely project delivery within budget.
• Improve the quality of training programs and other learning programs by ensuring content accuracy, relevance, and clarity.
• Design and deliver new courses, including creating tutorials, tasks, example code, and other instructional materials.
• Identify and implement changes to existing courses based on feedback and new developments in the field.
• Lead the integration of pedagogical advances and technologies in online and blended learning environments.
• Develop scalable systems and processes within Programme Design, Learning Delivery and Career Services to meet business goals and student needs.
• Set, analyse and report on KPI’s and OKR’s specific to content quality, learning design outcomes, and accreditation.
• Work with accreditation specialists to ensure content aligns with standards and facilitates the accreditation process.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum:

• 5+ years of experience in instructional/learning design and education management.
• 5+ years managing academic staff or instructional design teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing online and/or blended learning solutions aligned with accreditation standards.
• Strong knowledge of instructional design best practices and educational technology.
• Proven track record of exceeding targets and achieving measurable results.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects, communicate effectively, and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-sufficient, adaptable, and calm under pressure.

Preferred: 

• 7+ years of experience in education or instructional design management, including project management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Learning/Instructional Design, Education, or a related field.
• Knowledge of coding, computer science, or coding education content creation.
• Experience in designing and developing interactive learning experiences.
• Interest in educational technology and advancements in pedagogy.

BENEFITS

Flexible & remote working: We are a remote-friendly organisation and offer flexible work options.

Bootcamp: We offer our employees the opportunity to enrol part-time in our Coding Bootcamps.

Join the heart of tech in Africa, the US, and Europe: You'll work with the best of the best in edtech and developer education. Join one of the most ambitious and highest-performing tech companies in the space, with a founding team that draws their former experience from companies such as Google, Amazon, GetSmarter/2U, 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.

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.