549 Scrum Coach jobs in the United Kingdom

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master / Agile Coach with active eDV clearance to enable high-performing delivery teams in a secure, mission-critical environment. You will foster collaboration, remove impediments, and guide teams in applying agile practices that ensure focus, adaptability, and continuous improvement.

This role requires an individual who can balance servant leadership with effective facilitation, coaching, and a deep understanding of agile frameworks to help teams thrive and deliver at pace.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
• Support teams in identifying and removing blockers to enable smooth delivery
• Encourage a culture of continuous improvement through data-driven insights and coaching
• Use agile metrics (cycle time, velocity, burn-up/down charts) to track progress and promote transparency
• Adapt and scale practices across teams and programmes using SAFe, LeSS, Kanban, or the Spotify Model
• Facilitate alignment and collaboration across distributed teams using digital collaboration tools
• Act as an agile coach for both delivery teams and stakeholders, encouraging adoption of lean-agile values

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach supporting multiple delivery teams
• Strong facilitation skills with the ability to create safe, collaborative environments
• Practical experience with JIRA, Confluence, and related agile delivery tools
• Excellent stakeholder communication and coaching abilities
• Experience applying different scaling frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, Spotify Model) in complex organisations
• Comfortable coaching in secure, high-stakes delivery settings

Desired Certifications

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM or equivalent)
• Additional certifications in SAFe or advanced agile coaching frameworks are advantageous

Clearance Requirement

This position requires active eDV clearance . Applications without this clearance cannot be considered.

Would you like me to tailor this advert to sound more people-focused and motivational (to attract servant leaders) or more delivery-focused and structured (to emphasise agile frameworks and governance)?

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master / Agile Coach with active eDV clearance to enable high-performing delivery teams in a secure, mission-critical environment. You will foster collaboration, remove impediments, and guide teams in applying agile practices that ensure focus, adaptability, and continuous improvement.

This role requires an individual who can balance servant leadership with effective facilitation, coaching, and a deep understanding of agile frameworks to help teams thrive and deliver at pace.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
• Support teams in identifying and removing blockers to enable smooth delivery
• Encourage a culture of continuous improvement through data-driven insights and coaching
• Use agile metrics (cycle time, velocity, burn-up/down charts) to track progress and promote transparency
• Adapt and scale practices across teams and programmes using SAFe, LeSS, Kanban, or the Spotify Model
• Facilitate alignment and collaboration across distributed teams using digital collaboration tools
• Act as an agile coach for both delivery teams and stakeholders, encouraging adoption of lean-agile values

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach supporting multiple delivery teams
• Strong facilitation skills with the ability to create safe, collaborative environments
• Practical experience with JIRA, Confluence, and related agile delivery tools
• Excellent stakeholder communication and coaching abilities
• Experience applying different scaling frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, Spotify Model) in complex organisations
• Comfortable coaching in secure, high-stakes delivery settings

Desired Certifications

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM or equivalent)
• Additional certifications in SAFe or advanced agile coaching frameworks are advantageous

Clearance Requirement

This position requires active eDV clearance . Applications without this clearance cannot be considered.

Would you like me to tailor this advert to sound more people-focused and motivational (to attract servant leaders) or more delivery-focused and structured (to emphasise agile frameworks and governance)?

• Facilitate agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coach and mentor development teams on agile principles and practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to refine the product backlog and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Manage project scope, timelines, and resources, proactively identifying and mitigating risks and impediments.
• Track project progress using agile metrics and provide regular reports to stakeholders.
• Ensure the smooth delivery of software releases, coordinating with QA and deployment teams.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration within the development team and across departments.
• Manage vendor relationships and third-party integrations as needed.
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution of agile processes and best practices within the organisation.

• Proven experience (5+ years) as an Agile Project Manager or Scrum Master in a software development environment.
• Deep understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and other agile frameworks.
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to facilitate effectively and resolve conflicts.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Experience working in a hybrid work model, balancing remote and office-based tasks.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or similar agile certification is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) is a plus.

• Facilitate agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Manage project backlogs, prioritize features, and ensure clear understanding of requirements by the development team.
• Track project progress, identify risks and dependencies, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Foster a collaborative and self-organizing team environment.
• Communicate project status, risks, and achievements to stakeholders effectively.
• Ensure adherence to agile principles and best practices throughout the project lifecycle.
• Remove impediments that hinder the team's progress.
• Work closely with product owners to ensure alignment between business needs and development efforts.
• Promote continuous improvement within the team and across the organization.
• Manage project scope and ensure effective change management processes are followed.

• Proven experience as an Agile Project Manager or Scrum Master, preferably in software development.
• In-depth knowledge of agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, and Lean.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with project management tools like Jira, Trello, or Asana.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Certification such as CSM, PSM, or PMP is a strong advantage.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
• Ability to thrive in a fully remote work environment, demonstrating strong self-discipline and time management skills.

• Lead and manage the end-to-end lifecycle of software development projects using Agile frameworks.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, developers, QA engineers, and other stakeholders to define project scope, requirements, and priorities.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, roadmaps, and release schedules, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies, implementing proactive solutions.
• Track project progress, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and provide regular, clear status reports to senior management.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture, encouraging open communication and problem-solving.
• Mentor and coach junior project managers and team members on Agile best practices.
• Manage project budgets, resource allocation, and vendor relationships as required.
• Drive process improvements within the Agile framework to enhance team efficiency and product quality.
• Ensure successful product launches and post-launch support coordination.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years specifically managing Agile software development projects.
• Deep understanding and practical application of Scrum, Kanban, and other Agile methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional technical teams in a remote setting.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps).
• Relevant certifications such as CSM, CSPO, PMP-ACP, or SAFe are highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success in delivering complex software projects on time and within budget.
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving impediments.

• Leading and managing multiple software development projects using agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Facilitating agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Developing detailed project plans, defining scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Managing project budgets, resources, and timelines effectively, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks and issues, proactively seeking solutions.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, providing regular project updates and managing expectations.
• Mentoring and coaching project teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Ensuring high-quality software delivery through effective process management and quality assurance integration.
• Tracking project progress and performance using appropriate tools and techniques, reporting on key metrics.
• Facilitating effective communication across all project participants, including remote team members.
• Championing agile principles and best practices within the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience (7+ years) as a Project Manager, with a significant focus on agile software development projects.
• Agile certifications such as CSM, CSPO, PMP-ACP, or similar are highly desirable.
• Extensive experience with agile frameworks like Scrum and Kanban.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Asana).
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and diverse teams in a remote setting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously.