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
Responsibilities
- 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
Required Skills & Experience
- 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.