SCRUM Master

Overview

Alcumus is building innovative solutions to enable safer workplaces worldwide. They take the pain out of compliance for over 50,000 organisations globally, helping them protect their people, their operations, and the planet.

Scrum Master (Cardiff, UK) – Department:
Technology & Product. Reporting to the Lead Scrum Master, the Scrum Master will work with on-site and offshore development teams, engineering management, product management and business leaders to successfully implement Agile/SCRUM framework and best practices.

• Guide and coach assigned Scrum Team(s) and organisation on Agile/Scrum practices and values to deliver quality software aligned with customer needs.
• Schedule and facilitate all Scrum team events, ensuring they are time-boxed and focused.
• Assess Scrum maturity and coach teams to higher maturity levels sustainably.
• Support teams with servant leadership, embodying Scrum and Agile.
• Remove impediments and coordinate with organisational personnel to resolve issues.
• Co‑coach Product Owner(s) on backlog refinement and management.
• Manage the Scrum board and team space in JIRA & Confluence.
• Track metrics and provide transparency for inspection and adaptation.
• Facilitate decision making, conflict resolution and ensure work gets done.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A) preferred.
• 1-2 years Agile/Scrum experience.
• Comfortable with JIRA (JQL, metrics), Confluence, MS Excel, MS Teams/Outlook Calendar.
• CSM or PSM I certification.
• Strong soft skills: communication, conflict resolution, negotiation.
• Ability to write routine reports and business correspondence.
• Understanding of statistical measures (mean, median, mode, percentiles, range, variance, standard deviation).
• Excellent presentation skills before groups within the organisation.

• Hybrid workplace policy – work from office 3 days per week.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Generous annual leave.
• Healthcare plan.
• Annual Giving Day – extra day to give back to yourself or your community.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Life Assurance – 3X base salary.
• Rewards Program – access to discounts and cashback.
• Linked In Learning license for upskilling & development.

• Response to application within 15 working days.
• Initial discovery call with recruiter.
• First stage interview via Microsoft Teams.
• Additional interview (likely face‑to‑face) with stakeholders you’ll work closely with.

Alcumus is a proud equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring that no candidate is discriminated against because of gender identity and expression, race, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, colour, region, creed, national origin, or sex. We are dedicated to growing a diverse team while continuing to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe and empowered to be themselves.