Change Leader in Moulton

Job Summary

Moulton College is a long‑established specialist land‑based college with over 100 years of success delivering land‑based curriculum. We are exploring merger with Northampton College to strengthen the post‑16 offer for our county and local communities. This role is offered on a part‑time basis of 1 day per week with flexibility up to 3 days per week for up to 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Protect staff engagement, morale, and organisational trust
• Provide structured change management and merger expertise
• Provide focused leadership and specialist capability beyond business‑as‑usual capacity
• Lead and coordinate the change and transition agenda
• Act as a neutral, objective partner to the Executive Leadership Team
• Ensure project governance clarity, risk visibility, and decision readiness
• Advocate for Moulton’s interests, heritage and strengths

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a similar role to lead or support change or significant transformation
• Experience of culture development and driving positive staff engagement
• Strong, demonstrable understanding of change management principles
• Experience of working in complex organisations
• Experience of mergers and/or organisational integration at a senior level
• Ability to translate complex change into clear, accessible messages
• Highly developed emotional intelligence and interpersonal sensitivity

Benefits

• 38 days’ annual leave, including 8 bank holidays
• A maximum of 5 College closure days
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme with an employer contribution of 17%)
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Benefits
• High Street Discounts scheme with access to discounts at a host of retailers
• Opportunity for an annual volunteering day
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development of Moulton College employees
• Access to a 24/7 Support Line for employees and close family household members
• A focused and committed Wellbeing group at the forefront of positive initiatives
• Healthcare cash plan
• Discounted on‑site Gym membership available
• Discounted nursery fees
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Online payslips

Location

Moulton is located in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside covering over 450 hectares, with an additional 170 hectares rented as grazing for our livestock.