Established in 2012, 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. Working with top universities such as Imperial College London, The London School of Economics, The University of Edinburgh, and Stellenbosch University, HyperionDev delivers structured technical courses and bootcamps that accelerate people into fulfilling tech careers. It has been recognised as one of the top education technology scale-ups in the world, and the most socially impactful startup operating in Africa, where it initially started its work - an accolade for which it gained the financial backing of Meta (previously Facebook). 

HyperionDev is dedicated to closing the global tech skills gap. It achieves 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 the organisation to reach millions of learners a year from over 60 countries. It has also partnered with government bodies, such as the UK's Department for Education which provides scholarships for students to study on its bootcamps and gain employment at companies such as AstraZeneca and the National Health Service (NHS).

The business is backed by nearly 2000 investors, having raised the largest crowdfunding round for an edtech company in history. As a primarily bootstrapped, profitable, and scale-up tech business, this is an exciting time to join HyperionDev as it plays its part in making the world a more stable, safe, and fair place.

The Advisory Board plays a key role in helping to form, critique and guide the execution of HyperionDev's strategy as it looks to further its growth and expand its reach. Advisory Board Members will support the management team and Board, providing advice and support on an ad hoc basis, challenging the business's strategy, making introductions to potential customers or partners where appropriate, and providing additional insight where relevant. They will draw upon their diverse perspectives and expertise to offer valuable insights into market trends, competitive landscapes and emerging opportunities, helping the business stay ahead of the curve and identify both potential pitfalls and avenues for growth. 

Key responsibilities of the Advisory Board include:

• Provide mentoring and support to executives, particularly in the areas of growth, policy, relationship management and marketing
• Provide objective, constructive and informed contribution, advice and guidance from an external perspective on matters discussed by the Board
• Use specialist knowledge to help provide the Board with valuable insights or key contacts in relation to the business
• Help connect the company and Board with networks of potentially useful people and organisations (potential new clients)
• Satisfy themselves that the systems of risk management and controls are appropriate and fulfil the functions required of the Board
• Bring independent judgement and broad experience to bear on issues of strategy, performance and resources including key appointments and standards of conduct
• Engage with the executives on an ad hoc basis outside of the formal Advisory Board meetings, providing informal and candid advice and challenge around key strategic issues for HyperionDev

Advisor (UK)

HyperionDev is seeking an Advisor to join the business as it looks to significantly deepen and expand its work with university and government partners in the UK.

The successful candidate will be an established senior figure with significant knowledge of, networks within, and influence across the UK higher education education system and related government departments. They will bring a deep understanding of the UK education policy landscape in general, and ideally of the technology education arena specifically. The business would particularly welcome individuals who have worked either at the highest levels of government (as senior civil servants, Members of Parliament etc.), or within the education sector itself (as Vice Chancellors, CEOs, etc.).

Advisor (International - France, Spain, Canada, USA, Australia)

HyperionDev is seeking an Advisor to join the business as it looks to significantly deepen and expand its work with university and government partners in the following key growth markets: France, Spain, Canada, USA, and Australia.

The successful candidate will be a current or former leader of a globally-recognised higher education institution in any of these countries. They will have the knowledge, networks and relationships required to unlock further university and / or government partnership opportunities for the business. The business particularly welcomes individuals who have led universities as Vice Chancellor, Provost, Principal, etc. but it is also interested in individuals who have sat on the executive teams of significant divisions. Of particular interest would be divisions or spin-offs  which have a commercial angle and interface with external (including government) partners.  

HyperionDev welcomes applications from individuals who have not previously held non-executive or advisory board roles.

Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed. The time commitment for this role is expected to be c. 1-2 days per month, which includes board meetings and other ad hoc engagement. There is currently no set term limit, although applicants should be comfortable committing for at least one year. The organisation is open to agreeing the period of the engagement with the successful candidate upon appointment. 

This organisation is based in London however meetings will take place virtually. Candidates can therefore be based anywhere in the world.