SC Scrum Master - Hybrid​/Outside IR35

Overview

Role :
Scrum Master (JIRA)

Location :
This is a customer facing role, expected to attend client site at Bath, 2-3 days per week

Duration : 6 months

IR35 Status :
Outside IR35, circa £500pd

Clearance required : SC Level

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives)
• Act as servant leader to Agile teams, removing impediments and enabling delivery
• Manage and optimise delivery workflows using Jira Software
• Work closely with Product Owners to maintain a well-groomed backlog
• Support delivery in client environments including:
  • Working within client governance frameworks
  • Managing dependencies with external suppliers and systems
• Ensure Agile practices are adapted appropriately for regulated programmes including supporting RAIDO management from a Scrum Manager perspective
• Track and report delivery metrics (velocity, burn-down, predictability) ensuring key milestones are tracked and updated on the Project plan
• Coach teams and stakeholders in Agile best practices
• Facilitate collaboration across engineering, architecture, and security teams
• Support integration of COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) and bespoke applications / platforms into Agile delivery ensuring reporting is taking place in accordance with project governance

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master in Agile delivery environments
• Strong hands-on experience with Jira Software (Epics, boards, workflows, reporting)
• Experience working within UK government projects
• Understanding of:
  • Familiarity with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe or similar)
  • Ability to manage delivery in high-compliance environments
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Note:

This role requires on-site presence and security clearance considerations. Successful applicants will be security cleared prior to appointment where required by the programme.