Scrum Master - active SC required

Location: Reading (hybrid)

Duration: 6 month initial contract

Rate: £72.80ph UMB (Inside IR35)

Active SC clearance required

Role details:
Our client, a leading organisation within the defence and security sector, is seeking a Scrum Master to support agile delivery across digital and data teams. Based in Reading with hybrid working, this contract role will help enable high-performing teams, improve delivery flow and support the development of robust digital capabilities for strategic defence programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

Facilitate core Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives
Promote adherence to agile values, principles and delivery frameworks
Support backlog refinement by encouraging clarity, prioritisation and alignment with business value
Ensure sprint scope, dependencies and team capacity are clearly understood
Identify and remove delivery impediments while protecting the team from external disruption
Champion continuous improvement through actionable retrospectives and measurable process enhancements
Coach delivery teams and stakeholders in agile ways of working
Foster collaboration across multidisciplinary digital and data teams to support iterative delivery

Job Requirements:

Certified Scrum Master qualification, such as CSM, PSM, SAFe Scrum Master or equivalent
Experience working as a Scrum Master within agile delivery environments
Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban and supporting agile delivery practices
Proven ability to facilitate ceremonies, manage team dynamics and build high-trust working environments
Experience supporting digital and data delivery teams
Ability to remove impediments, manage delivery risks and promote continuous improvement
Strong communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills
Experience working in a highly regulated environment, such as defence, security or financial services, would be advantageous

If you are a Certified Scrum Master with experience supporting agile digital and data teams, apply now to contribute to high-impact defence programmes and help drive continuous delivery excellence