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Scrum Master - £500 per day - Inside IR35 - Hybrid working 1-2 days a week near Gloucester - contract until year end with high potential to extend.

My client, one of the UKs biggest producers or zero carbon electricity, is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to join a high-profile data programme. The ideal candidate will bring a structured, delivery-focused approach and the ability to navigate both technical and business environments.

This role sits within a complex, regulated organisation, where multiple teams and stakeholders are involved across data, compliance, performance monitoring, and reporting workstreams.

The client values pragmatism over process — this is not a textbook Agile environment, so we’re looking for someone who can flex their approach, manage teams confidently, and keep delivery on track.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the Scrum Master for one or more cross-functional delivery teams
• Lead and facilitate sprint ceremonies (planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, reviews)
• Help teams manage scope, blockers, and sprint commitments effectively
• Maintain focus on delivery, ensuring workstreams are aligned with business priorities
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Technical Leads
• Proactively manage dependencies, risks, and issues
• Work with stakeholders to ensure transparency, visibility, and shared understanding
• Track progress against KPIs and performance metrics, where applicable
• Support backlog refinement, ensuring user stories are clear and actionable
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement without forcing rigid frameworks

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master or Delivery Lead in large, complex programmes
• Experience working within data-heavy projects (e.g., data platforms, pipelines, analytics)
• Strong understanding of Agile principles, but with a pragmatic and adaptable mindset
• Previous experience in a regulated industry or working within regulatory delivery
• Excellent stakeholder management skills – you’ll need to engage with technical teams, business leads, and governance functions alike
• Experience supporting or delivering KPI / performance monitoring solutions
• Comfortable working with mixed-skill teams and collaborating with Business Analysts
• Confident navigating ambiguity and managing competing priorities
• Eligible to undergo SC clearance (must have lived in the UK for at least 5 years)

Desirable:

• Scrum Master or Agile certification (CSM, PSM, SAFe etc.)
• Background or qualifications in Business Analysis or Project Delivery
• Exposure to tools like Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps

Our client, a leading organisation in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Scrum Master to join their team on a contract basis. This exciting opportunity involves helping teams achieve their goals, improving Agile Release Train performance, and facilitating Planning Interval planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serving as a Scrum Master for teams, ensuring they follow the Scaled Agile Framework 6.0
• Facilitating Planning Interval planning and iteration execution
• Improving flow and supporting the building of high-performing teams
• Attending all PI Planning Conferences

Job Requirements:

• Qualification as a Scaled Agile Framework Scrum Master
• Experience in the Scaled Agile Framework 6.0
• Strong project management skills
• Background in Defence & Security is highly desirable
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, team-oriented environment

Contract Details:

• Part-time role: 3 days per week (0.6 FTE)
• Contract position

If you are an experienced Scrum Master with a background in the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's distinguished team.

**Description**
**Scrum Master**
**Security Clearance Required - DV ('Developed Vetting')**
**Location: 80% On-Site to Huntingdon, UK**
**UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL**
Because of a key strategic account growth, we have a requirement for a security-cleared Scrum Master based in the UK working at our customer site in Cambridgeshire and remotely.
Leidos has more than 30 years' experience of developing and running some of the largest government systems in the world. We are currently hiring to expand our UK based technical team who support our delivery for the UK Govt. Come join our team and further develop your skills as we deliver and support systems key to the defence of the UK and partner nations.
Being part of the Leidos team is a commitment to push yourself and those around you to do better, constantly adapt and learn new technologies. We're a passionate team and are committed to developing and growing our staff.
Leidos is a global science and technology solutions leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defence, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 33,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers.
**Are you ready for your next career challenge?**
We currently have a permanent vacancy for a Scrum Master to support the development of an IT application and infrastructure solution providing support to a critical operational end user.
The Scrum Master will be joining a team of highly skilled and highly motivated individuals who are working in one of the UKs leading programmes. Applicants must have DV clearance to start in the role.
The successful candidate will be a qualified experienced Scrum Master with experience of carrying out a variety of roles within the agile development lifecycle, including working within challenging timescales.
**Required Skills**
+ Experience of agile delivery, particularly the use of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
+ Demonstrable experience of managing delivery of IT services to UK government customers.
+ Demonstrable experience of asset and knowledge discovery supporting the creation of knowledge articles.
+ Demonstrable experience of the facilitations of SCRUM events, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint planning, Sprint Reviews and Sprint Retrospectives.
+ Understands Sprint performance, how to measure how effective sprints have been.
+ Demonstrable experience in working with product owners to identify, deliver and prioritise activities required to build the product backlog.
+ Demonstrable experience of working with varied scrum teams at a mix of virtual and physical locations to deliver against the scrum sprints.
+ Demonstrable experience of coaching team members
+ Significant experience in complex solutions for large government organisations or private corporations using a diverse engineering and technology team
+ Happy to, where necessary attend and visit Leidos and customer sites.
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to collaborate other stakeholders at difference sites.
**Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your CV with us today!**
**What we do for you:**
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
+ Contributory Pension Scheme
+ Private Medical Insurance
+ 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
+ Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
+ Access to Flexi-time Benefit
**Commitment to Diversity:**
We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.
**Who We Are:**
Leidos UK & EUROPE - we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.
Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.
**What Makes Us Different:**
Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.
Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.
People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.
**Original Posting:**
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
**Pay Range:**
Pay Range £44,400.00 - £66,857.50
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
REQNUMBER: R-00161861
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.

TeamITG are currently on the lookout for a Scrum Master to join our team. Our Scrum Masters follow mature Agile methods holding a mix of Project Management and Scrum Master responsibilities.

Projects that you will deliver are enterprise grade web-based solutions that will see you work alongside developers, Business Analysts and external client stakeholders such as Product Owners.

Personality is key and you need to fit the role as well as the team in equal measure. TeamITG prides itself on its culture and every new individual will need to be hard working, enthusiastic and willing to help.

Ideally, we are looking for midlands-based individuals who are happy to work on a hybrid model with 2 days in the office and 3 days remote, HOWEVER we are also open to hiring remote workers in the UK as long as you are prepared to travel to the midlands from time to time.

Requirements

Am I the right person for the job?

• Great at managing and motivating sprint teams in a SCRUM framework for Agile projects.
• You will be managing several projects at the same time across different platforms showcasing an ability to keep organised whilst under pressure.
• We need a clear communicator who can lead conversations with different team members internally at ITG as well as external clients.
• Due to this unique hybrid role, we are open to applications from a digital agency/consultancy background who have Project Manager experience and are looking for a new challenge.

Desired Skills
You'll ideally have the following skills/qualifications (but they aren't an absolute necessity.):

• Experience using Agile management tools such as JIRA.
• Experience of working within a fast-paced agency environment.
• Experience of writing functional specifications.
• Prince2 or CSM accreditation
• Experience working on Automotive projects

Benefits

Work’s a treat

On top of a competitive salary, you can expect a whole load of perks:

• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays – we understand the importance of you getting some down time.
• Annual Wellbeing Day – enjoy an additional day on us to look after your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Pension Scheme – helping you save towards your retirement home in the sun!
• Corporate Medical Cash Plan – claim back the cost of your medical treatments.
• So many savings – through our online community platform, you can access dozens of daily deals, from money off top brands to discounts on days out.
• Employee Assistance Programme – our people are at the heart of everything we do, so if you’re happy, we’re happy.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – save on the cost of biking to work.
• Monthly Employee Awards - Employee of the Month programme with £250 bonus
• Raising money for charity including a paid Volunteer Day – we’re all about giving back… and having lots of fun in the process!
• Referral scheme – know the perfect person to join the team? You could bag £1,000 for a putting a good word in.
• Wellbeing Programme – giving you the opportunity to join regular, interactive Wellbeing Workshops or join our 30 plus Wellbeing Champions.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave – support for you and your family to help you navigate through the craziness of family life.

We Value Diversity

We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too.

At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we’re always stronger together.

ITG have a number of community groups available to employees and exist to offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other.

#LI-CM1

**About the Role:**
**Grade Level (for internal use):**
10
**The Team:**
In this role, you will collaborate with a team of enthusiastic members to support our critical technology systems. You will guide our business partners and end users with industry best practices, solution design, and creating long-term value for our customers.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Act as a servant leader to an Agile team.
+ Educate Agile teams to maximize efficiencies and performance through Scaled Agile practices and values.
+ Coach Agile teams in self-organization and continuous improvement.
+ Guide Agile teams to consistently deliver customer value.
+ Manage risks, mitigate impediments, and negotiate dependencies within and across Agile teams.
+ Facilitate Scrum events including Daily Stand-ups, Iteration Planning, Refinement sessions, Iteration Reviews, and Retrospectives.
+ Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure features and user stories are clear, concise, prioritized, and understood by all Agile team members.
+ Establish and maintain open and clear lines of communication to facilitate progress transparency.
+ Work with peer Scrum Masters, Release Train Engineers, and Agile Coaches to enhance the effectiveness of Scaled Agile.
**What We're Looking For:**
+ A team-first mindset with the ability to build and sustain trust at all levels across the organization.
+ Capability to develop and foster teamwork, assess team performance, and drive necessary actions for improvement.
+ Strong emotional intelligence, level-headed diplomacy, skilled listening, and clear communication, with a high degree of empathy, able to remain objective and constructive in all situations.
+ Ability to facilitate constructive discussions and resolve disagreements and conflicts effectively.
+ Experience in delivering hands-on training and coaching on defined Agile practices to individual teams and programs.
+ Proven ability to work cross-functionally and across regions within multiple product portfolios.
+ Understanding of various engineering processes and methodologies, leveraging techniques to provide value to the team and the organization.
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ Experience leading teams in an Agile environment.
+ Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
+ Basic knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
+ Proven ability to identify and mitigate risks.
+ A team-first, servant leader mentality.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Certification in Agile methodologies.
+ Certification in Scrum methodologies (e.g., Professional Scrum Master or Certified Scrum Master).
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**Job ID:** 313604
**Posted On:** 2025-07-21
**Location:** London, United Kingdom

Title: Scrum Master 
Visa: USC and GC  br>Location: Denver, CO (1575 Sherman St.) ( need Local) Hybrid - 2 days onsite / 3 days remote (subject to change) Duration: Long term  br>
Interview: 2 Steps  br>  br>
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  br>Summary:
The selected Scrum Master will support agile transformation and lead cross-functional teams on high-impact technology projects. This includes sprint planning, backlog refinement, budget tracking, and agile coaching.

Required Experience:


7+ years as a Scrum Master or Agile PM
trong Jira & Confluence experience
Hands-on Agile ceremonies, process improvement
Excellent communication & problem-solving skills


Preferred:


Bachelor’s in tech field < r> A ile certifications (CSM, SAFe, etc.)
Government or large enterprise background


Candidate Requirements:


Must have experience on enterprise-level projects > $1M
No more than 60 days of unemployment between recent roles
Must be LOCAL to Colorado