Associate Director- Partnerships- UK

Associate Director – University Partnerships (UK)

United Kingdom

Amber

Partnerships Team

Amber

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 Role

We’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 Do

Lead UK partnership strategy & institutional expansion

Build and manage relationships with senior HE stakeholders

Drive onboarding, adoption & long-term partner success

Lead negotiations, agreements, and high-impact collaborations

Own partnership pipeline, performance, and revenue outcomes

Provide insights to influence strategic planning & product priorities

Represent Amber at senior HE events, forums & conferences

Collaborate across Product, GTM, Sales & Operations to ensure seamless execution

What You’ll Bring

Essential :

5–7 years in HE partnerships / HE leadership / strategic partnerships

Strong network across UK / IE higher education

Experience engaging senior HE stakeholders

Commercial acumen and revenue-linked responsibility

Excellent communication, negotiation & executive presence

Strong cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred :

Experience in student housing, EdTech or international student mobility

Exposure to scaling partnership models & adoption

Strategic, data-driven problem-solving mindset

Why Join Amber?

Lead partnerships in one of our most strategic global markets

High visibility with senior leadership & decision-makers

Opportunity to shape HE strategy and sector relationships

Fast-growing, mission-driven environment

Competitive compensation + performance incentives

Ready to join us? Send your application to : reet.s@amberstudent.com