318 Agile Methodologies jobs in the United Kingdom

Job Title: Agile Coach
Location: Welwyn Garden City | 3 days per week onsite
Remuneration: Up to 700 per day
Contract Details: Fixed Term Contract (3 months) | Full Time | Scope to extend

Responsibilities:

• Analyse and understand context (people, process, product) to tailor changes and solutions.
• Identify challenges based on insights, business priorities, and the Business Agility mission and strategy.
• Define optimal solutions using industry best practises tailored to our client's context.
• Create and implement change initiatives suited to context and scale of impact.
• Develop and deliver targeted learning experiences based on audience knowledge.
• Facilitate ad-hoc sessions to promote collaboration and learning.
• Coach leaders on adopting an Agile mindset and practises.
• Establish metrics to assess the effectiveness of Agile practises and initiatives, using data to inform decision-making and adjustments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align on initiatives and maximise success.
• Continuously evaluate and adapt Agile practises based on trends and needs.

Join our client, a leader in the e-commerce space, as a Business Agility Coach! With a mission to inspire customers and innovate continuously, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

About You:

• Proven Agile coaching experience with a strong understanding of Agile & Lean frameworks.
• Proven ability to influence and lead change at various organisational levels.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Experience leading organisational change initiatives and managing resistance.
• Proficiency in tools like Aha and Jira, and familiarity with Agile certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Master, ICAgile Agile Coaching).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to resolve conflicts constructively.

If you are passionate about coaching, mentoring, and leading change while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, we want to hear from you!

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Contract Opportunity: Agile Team Lead (x4)

Location: London-based with travel across Southern England

Duration: 6 months (initial)

Outside IR35

A leading digital consultancy Client is seeking experienced Agile Team Leads to support a major transformation programme within the defence sector. These roles are ideal for seasoned Scrum Masters or Delivery Managers with deep Agile expertise and a strong track record of leading delivery across complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Agile delivery across diverse business units
• Facilitate workshops, sprint planning, retrospectives, and stand-ups
• Champion Agile best practices and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with stakeholders across defence teams and operational units
• Ensure alignment, transparency, and delivery against programme goals

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in Agile delivery (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)
• Strong facilitation and coaching skills
• Defence Experience
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, multi-location environments
• Willingness to travel across Southern England (e.g. London, Bristol)
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Additional Notes:

• Primary base will be London (1–2 days per week)
• Travel expenses are not covered

If you're ready to lead delivery in a dynamic, mission-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Contract Opportunity: Agile Team Lead (x4)

Location: London-based with travel across Southern England

Duration: 6 months (initial)

Outside IR35

A leading digital consultancy Client is seeking experienced Agile Team Leads to support a major transformation programme within the defence sector. These roles are ideal for seasoned Scrum Masters or Delivery Managers with deep Agile expertise and a strong track record of leading delivery across complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Agile delivery across diverse business units
• Facilitate workshops, sprint planning, retrospectives, and stand-ups
• Champion Agile best practices and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with stakeholders across defence teams and operational units
• Ensure alignment, transparency, and delivery against programme goals

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in Agile delivery (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)
• Strong facilitation and coaching skills
• Defence Experience
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, multi-location environments
• Willingness to travel across Southern England (e.g. London, Bristol)
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Additional Notes:

• Primary base will be London (1–2 days per week)
• Travel expenses are not covered

If you're ready to lead delivery in a dynamic, mission-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Scrum Masters, fostering their professional growth and ensuring consistent application of agile best practices.
• Facilitate and guide cross-functional teams in adopting and optimizing Scrum, Kanban, and other agile frameworks.
• Coach Product Owners and development teams on effective backlog management, user story refinement, and sprint planning.
• Identify and remove impediments at the team and organizational level, proactively addressing bottlenecks and promoting efficient workflows.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by facilitating retrospectives, identifying actionable insights, and implementing process enhancements.
• Promote a collaborative and transparent environment, encouraging open communication and effective problem-solving.
• Act as an Agile evangelist, educating stakeholders and management on agile principles, values, and benefits.
• Measure and report on team performance and agile maturity using relevant metrics and tools.
• Support the organization's transition to scaled agile frameworks where appropriate.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of organizational agile standards and guidelines.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC), or equivalent advanced agile coaching certification.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in agile coaching and Scrum Master roles, with at least 2 years in a leadership or mentoring capacity.
• Demonstrated success in leading agile transformations within complex organizational structures.
• Strong knowledge of various agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and project management methodologies.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• Experience with agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop individuals and teams.
• Experience working in a hybrid work model.
• Familiarity with the tech landscape within the Reading, Berkshire area is a plus.

• Facilitate Scrum events (Sprint Planning, Daily Scrums, Sprint Reviews, Sprint Retrospectives) ensuring they are productive and adhere to Scrum principles.
• Coach and mentor multiple Scrum teams on agile practices, principles, and values.
• Remove impediments and blockers that hinder team progress and productivity.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, self-organization, and continuous improvement within teams.
• Assist Product Owners with backlog refinement, story writing, and release planning.
• Measure and track team performance using agile metrics and identify areas for improvement.
• Coach individuals and teams to adopt and mature their agile ways of working, adapting coaching techniques to specific team needs.
• Facilitate cross-team collaboration and knowledge sharing to address systemic impediments.
• Support the organization in adopting and scaling agile frameworks like SAFe or LeSS, where applicable.
• Stay current with agile best practices, tools, and emerging trends, sharing knowledge within the community of practice.
• Advocate for agile principles and help stakeholders understand their role in the agile process.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach.
• Active Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM II or III).
• Experience coaching multiple Scrum teams concurrently.
• Strong understanding of various agile frameworks and methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP).
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, mentoring, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficiency in agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Deep understanding of software development lifecycle and common technical practices.
• Ability to inspire and influence teams and stakeholders at all levels.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for effective remote collaboration.
• Additional certifications such as Agile Coach (ICP-ACC, ICAgile) or SAFe certifications are highly desirable.

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Management Apprenticeship Tutor to lead the design and delivery of a new Level 4 Project Management Apprenticeship programme. This role offers the opportunity to shape the curriculum from the ground up, deliver engaging pilot courses, and play a pivotal role in building and mentoring a growing team of Professional Skills Coaches.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Programme Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans outlining scope, milestones, and deliverables for the Level 4 Project Management Apprenticeship programme.

• Curriculum Design: Create, implement, and deliver a Scheme of Learning with high-quality content, ensuring all learners gain the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to successfully achieve their End Point Assessment.

• Assessment Development: Design robust assessment activities that enable learners to demonstrate their understanding of theory while applying practical skills and behaviours aligned to the apprenticeship standard.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with apprentices, employers, trainers, and organisational leaders to ensure the programme aligns with business needs and learning objectives.

• Remote Teaching: Deliver interactive, engaging online teaching sessions mapped to the Scheme of Learning.

• Business Development: Partner with the commercial team to support the successful launch and growth of the programme with both new and existing clients.

• Learner Support & Progression: Provide exceptional guidance and motivation to adult learners, ensuring timely progression and achievement of outcomes. Tailor learning journeys to individual needs, offering additional support where required.

• Line Manager Engagement: Conduct quarterly progress reviews with learners and their line managers, capturing and evidencing new skills and behaviours.

• Safeguarding: Champion safeguarding awareness among learners and adhere to all safeguarding principles and policies.

• Operational Support: Work closely with the Operations Manager to build the initial learner caseload and provide support in onboarding new team members as the provision scales.

• Continuous Improvement: Actively seek feedback to enhance programme delivery, embedding best practice to ensure the apprenticeship remains innovative, impactful, and effective.

• Communication: Provide regular updates to stakeholders on programme progress, challenges, and successes.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Certified Project Management qualification (Level 4 or above).

• Proven experience delivering the Level 4 Project Management Apprenticeship.

• Demonstrable experience managing and delivering projects in professional environments.

• WORKING ARRANGEMENTS
  This is a home-based role , offering flexibility and autonomy. The position requires attendance one day per month in the Midlands for team collaboration

Insight Executive Group are delighted to be working with an award-winning consultancy who specialise in multi-discipline design and construction.

They are looking for two strategic and results-driven Project Management Directors to lead and grow their businesses. This is a senior leadership position responsible for reporting to the Executive Board, contributing to business growth, client development, and operational excellence.

Key Requirements

• Experience in taking ownership of a P&L account and driving business growth
li>Proven leadership experience in project management within the construction or infrastructure sectors.
• Track record of delivering complex projects and achieving commercial success.
• Strong strategic, operational, and client-facing skills.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated success in work winning and client relationship management.

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree in Construction, Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline.
• Chartered status (e.g., APM, RICS, ICE).
• Project management certifications (e.g., PRINCE2, MSP).

Why Join them?

• Recognised as a Building Magazine Top 150 Consultant .
• Join a company that values its people – proudly Investors in People Platinum accredited .
< i>Opportunity to work in a true multi-disciplinary environment
• Work in a culture that promotes collaboration, innovation, and high performance.
• Influence the delivery of high-profile projects and play a key role in their continued growth.

If you match the above criteria and are interested in the role, please send your CV through for a discussion about the role – Many thanks.