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 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 executionWhat You'll BringEssential:- 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 skillsPreferred:- Experience in student housing, EdTech or international student mobility- Exposure to scaling partnership models & adoption- Strategic, data-driven problem-solving mindsetWhy 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 incentivesReady to join us? Send your application to: reet.s@amberstudent.com