Marketing Manager University Partnerships

50000 Marketing University Partnerships

Location: Hybrid (2 / 3 days in the office)

native has been building for 10 years but were still very much a startup: fast-moving ambitious and building with intent. Were an AI-driven student engagement platform that connects students Students Unions universities and advertisers through a managed marketplace. With our model proven in the UK were expanding into the US.

The timing matters. Campus teams are under pressure: budgets are tighter retention is a growing focus and expectations to evidence engagement are rising. At the same time brands are demanding clearer outcomes and more accountable routes to students.

native sits at the intersection of these needs. We help campus partners increase student engagement and make better decisions whilst also securing sustainable funding. For advertisers we deliver meaningful measurable access to student audiences. When these incentives are aligned engagement improves funding becomes more resilient and the model scales. Thats what were building now - and why this role matters.

The Opportunity

This role exists to enable partner acquisition and drive adoption of natives campus offering through a field-led relationship-based GTM motion.

In the UK we already know what works. Were continuing to invest in our product to help campus partners improve engagement and student outcomes and this role plays a key part in ensuring those tools are trusted adopted and actively used by Students Unions.

That same approach is then taken into the US in a more streamlined form. Our offering is lighter weight but the fundamentals remain the same: showing up in the right places building credibility and landing the meetings that lead to new partnerships.

The UK is the blueprint which youll adapt thoughtfully for the US.

Youll manage one direct report and remain very hands on. This is a delivery-focused role where youll design run and refine the programs yourself.

What youll be working on

• Own campus adoption and utilisation - Build trust and drive active use of natives products across UK Students Union partners helping teams understand the value and get real benefit from what were building.

• Support partnership growth in the US - Build awareness and credibility through events relationships content and follow-up nurture turning early US partnerships into proof points that unlock state-level expansion.

• Run a field-led GTM motion across both markets - Design and deliver field marketing programs across the UK and US applying a proven approach and adapting where needed.

• Deliver programs end-to-end - Plan execute iterate and report on marketing programs yourself staying close to outcomes.

• Turn partner insight into better execution - Feed campus feedback into clearer messaging enablement and launch support for new products and modules.

• Lead a small team with a high bar - Manage and develop one direct report setting clear priorities and maintaining strong delivery standards.

• Work as part of the GTM system - Partner closely with Campus Partnerships Product and wider GTM to ensure campaigns land cleanly and deliver results.

What were looking for

• Have experience in education or edtech and understand how campus organisations actually make decisions and what earns trust in those environments.

• Lead with field presence and relationships using marketing to support both new partnership acquisition and ongoing adoption.

• Be confident and credible in senior campus rooms from Students Unions to university leadership.

• Build and run clear end-to-end programs that move partners from first contact to active engagement.

• Think in systems and journeys not one-off campaigns or events.

• Hold a high bar for delivery and outcomes measuring success through new partnerships product usage and partner momentum.

If you care about building something that matters enjoy operating at pace and like being close to the work as well as the outcomes youll thrive here.

Whats in it for you

Base Salary: 50000

Remote-first role in the UK

Pension contributions of 5%

25 days off (excluding bank holidays)

Day off on your birthday

Share Options for all

Work from home set-up budget

Season Ticket Loan Scheme

Paid maternity paternity adoption or shared parental leave

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are actively creating an equitable environment for everyone at native to thrive.

Diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we are making sure we have lots of support for all of our people to grow at native. At native we embrace diversity in all of its forms and foster an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us.