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
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