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