Scrum Master

Salary: £? - ? per year

Requirements:

• Proven experience working as a Scrum Master at SFIA Level 5
• Previous hands-on experience within software development or software testing
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies and the end-to-end software delivery lifecycle
• Experience working within complex, multi-team technology environments
• Strong delivery focus, with the ability to identify and resolve blockers
• Confident stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to challenge, influence and drive positive delivery outcomes
• Previous experience within government, public sector or other regulated environments

Responsibilities:

• Act as Scrum Master for one or more delivery teams, facilitating Scrum ceremonies
• Drive delivery outcomes while applying Agile principles pragmatically
• Identify and remove delivery impediments, risks and dependencies
• Use our technical background to assess delivery health, quality and readiness
• Work closely with Developers, Testers, Product Owners and Delivery Leads
• Provide clear delivery updates to stakeholders
• Ensure delivery activities align with relevant governance requirements
• Challenge teams and stakeholders constructively to keep delivery on track

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We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master to join a complex technology delivery environment for a central Government Department. This is a 12-month contract with potential for extension, based in Telford with 1 day per week onsite. The rate is £550 per day, inside IR35, and the role requires BPSS clearance. This role would suit someone who has progressed into Scrum Master or Agile Delivery positions from a software development or software testing background, bringing strong technical understanding alongside Agile delivery experience. We take a delivery-focused approach, using technical knowledge to identify risks early, challenge constructively, and adapt ways of working where required to ensure teams continue to deliver successfully.

last updated 39 week of 2026