Associate Director- Partnerships - UK

Associate Director – University Partnerships (UK)📍 United Kingdom | 🏢 Amber | 🌍 Partnerships TeamAmber is a global student housing platform operating across 250+ cities with 1M+ beds. We partner with universities and education organisations to enhance the student living experience through technology and meaningful, long-term relationships.About the RoleWe’re looking for an experienced Associate Director – University Partnerships to lead and scale our university engagement across the UK. You’ll drive regional strategy, build senior relationships, lead high-value negotiations, and own revenue and partnership outcomes. This is a high-impact, visible role shaping Amber’s presence across the UK higher education ecosystem.What You’ll DoLead UK partnership strategy & institutional expansionBuild and manage relationships with senior HE stakeholdersDrive onboarding, adoption & long-term partner successLead negotiations, agreements, and high-impact collaborationsOwn partnership pipeline, performance, and revenue outcomesProvide insights to influence strategic planning & product prioritiesRepresent Amber at senior HE events, forums & conferencesCollaborate across Product, GTM, Sales & Operations to ensure seamless executionWhat You’ll BringEssential:5–7 years in HE partnerships/HE leadership/strategic partnershipsStrong network across UK/IE higher educationExperience engaging senior HE stakeholdersCommercial acumen and revenue-linked responsibilityExcellent communication, negotiation & executive presenceStrong cross-functional collaboration skillsPreferred:Experience in student housing, EdTech or international student mobilityExposure to scaling partnership models & adoptionStrategic, data-driven problem-solving mindsetWhy Join Amber?Lead partnerships in one of our most strategic global marketsHigh visibility with senior leadership & decision-makersOpportunity to shape HE strategy and sector relationshipsFast-growing, mission-driven environmentCompetitive compensation + performance incentivesReady to join us? Send your application to: reet.s@amberstudent.com