Scrum Master

Role: Scrum Master
Location: Shrivenham (Hybrid - 3 Days In-Office)
Salary: £45,000 - £52,500

We are seeking a Scrum Master to join our client's DevOps Engineering team. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to facilitate agile practices and drive high-performing teams toward successful project delivery while working three days a week from our Shrivenham office.

Candidates must either hold SC clearance or be eligible to obtain SC clearance.

Role Overview
As a Scrum Master, you will play a pivotal role in enabling teams to deliver quality products efficiently while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. You will work closely with product owners, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies: sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Serve as a leader to the wider team, removing impediments and enabling team focus.
• Coach teams on Agile principles and foster self-organization.
• Support the Product Owner in maintaining a well-groomed backlog.
• Monitor team performance using Agile metrics (velocity, burn-down charts, cycle time).
• Promote accountability, adaptability, and transparency.
• Identify and escalate risks and blockers.
• Advocate for agile best practices and organizational adoption.

Requirements

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM, PSM, or equivalent).
• 2+ years of experience in an Agile environment.
• Proficiency with Agile tools (Jira, Trello, or Azure DevOps).
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Familiarity with UK Government projects is advantageous.
• Must either be SC or be eligible for SC.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate Scrum Master who thrives in an Agile environment and is committed to continuous improvement.