Scrum Master (Fixed-Term Contract)

Scrum Master (Maternity Cover FTC)

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Leeds & London (Hybrid Working - Regular Travel Between Offices Required)
Up to £70,000 + benefits package
Our client is a growing renewable energy organisation helping drive the UK's transition towards a more sustainable future. As part of an ongoing investment in technology, operations and business transformation, they are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to join the team on a maternity cover fixed-term contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for a delivery-focused Scrum Master who can embed agile best practices, improve ways of working and help teams collaborate more effectively. The role offers a broad remit, working not only with technology teams but also with colleagues across operations, finance and wider business functions to drive successful delivery.

Why Apply?

Join a purpose-driven organisation making a tangible impact in the renewable energy sector.
Play a key role in implementing and embedding Scrum methodologies across the business.
Influence delivery processes across technology, operations and finance teams.
Enjoy a varied role with plenty of stakeholder engagement and organisational impact.
Work in a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement.
Hybrid working across both Leeds and London locations.
Fully expensed travel between offices when required.

What Will You Do?

As a Scrum Master, you'll be responsible for helping teams adopt and mature agile ways of working while ensuring delivery remains aligned to business priorities.
Working across both technical and non-technical teams, you'll facilitate delivery, remove blockers and help establish effective processes that support successful project outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
Facilitating Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews and retrospectives.
Implementing and embedding Scrum practices across teams and departments.
Building, configuring and optimising Jira and Kanban boards to support effective delivery.
Coaching stakeholders and team members on agile methodologies and best practice.
Working closely with teams across technology, operations and finance.
Identifying and removing delivery impediments and blockers.
Supporting backlog management, planning activities and prioritisation.
Driving continuous improvement initiatives and delivery maturity.
Monitoring team performance and delivery metrics.
Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.

Requirements

The successful candidate will bring experience in:
Previous Scrum Master experience within a delivery-focused environment.
Successfully implementing Scrum frameworks and agile processes.
Building and managing Jira boards, workflows and Kanban boards.
Facilitating Agile ceremonies and delivery governance.
Working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Supporting teams across multiple business functions, including operations and finance.
Coaching and mentoring teams on agile principles and ways of working.
Risk, dependency and delivery management.
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Continuous improvement and process optimisation.

Desirable Skills

Experience with Agile delivery tools such as Jira and Confluence.
Scrum Master, AgilePM or SAFe certifications.
Experience supporting organisational change initiatives.
Understanding of project and programme delivery environments.
Experience working within medium to large organisations.
Please note: sector experience is not required. Applications are welcomed from Scrum Masters working across a variety of industries.

What's In It For Me?

Salary of up to £70,000.
Competitive benefits package.
Hybrid working across Leeds and London.
Fully expensed business travel between office locations.
Opportunity to shape and improve delivery practices across the business.
Exposure to both technology and wider business functions.
Collaborative and supportive working environment.
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing organisation.
To find out more and explore this opportunity further, please apply today. xwzovoh
Please note: This is a UK-based role and applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, applications from candidates based outside the UK cannot be considered.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, or age.