Quick overview
Job description
Location: Reading
Rate: Up to 74 per hour (Inside IR35)
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Scrum Master to support agile delivery across digital and data teams in Reading.
Please note: Due to the nature of the work, candidates must already hold a high level of security clearance.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups and retrospectives.
- Support backlog refinement, prioritisation and sprint delivery.
- Identify and remove obstacles to maintain delivery progress.
- Drive continuous improvement and promote agile best practices.
- Coach teams and stakeholders on agile ways of working.
- Encourage collaboration across multidisciplinary digital and data teams.
- Manage dependencies, risks and delivery challenges.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience working as a Scrum Master within agile delivery environments.
- Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban and agile methodologies.
- Experience facilitating agile ceremonies and managing team dynamics.
- Background supporting digital and data delivery teams.
- Ability to identify and resolve blockers and drive continuous improvement.
- Experience with scaled agile frameworks such as SAFe, LeSS or
- Professional certification such as PSM, CSM, SAFe Scrum Master or equivalent.
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
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