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Senior Scrum Master

Searchability NS&Dcheltenham, england🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 16 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

As a Senior Scrum Master with Searchability NS&D, you will leverage your Agile expertise to drive significant impact within the national security sector, enjoying a competitive salary and the flexibility of a hybrid work model. This role is ideal for experienced Scrum Masters who excel at coaching teams, removing impediments, and fostering continuous improvement, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to critical technology programs. Apply now to join a dynamic environment focused on Agile excellence and career growth.

Quick Overview

Salary
£50k - £70k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
cheltenham, england, United Kingdom
SAFeScrumAgileContinuous ImprovementStakeholder Management

Job Description

Senior Scrum Master – DV Cleared – National Security


  • Location: Cheltenham
  • Salary: £50,000 – £70,000 + Benefits
  • Clearance: Enhanced DV Clearance


Summary

We’re supporting an organisation within the National Security sector that is looking to strengthen its Agile delivery capability.


They’re seeking a Senior Scrum Master to support teams, improve delivery, and embed Agile ways of working.


Role Overview

As a Senior Scrum Master, you'll act as a servant leader, facilitator and Agile coach, supporting multiple teams delivering complex software and technology programmes.


You'll be responsible for creating an environment where teams can thrive, removing delivery obstacles, facilitating Agile ceremonies and helping teams continuously improve how they work.


Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading Agile delivery practices across software development teams
  • Facilitating Scrum ceremonies, planning sessions and team-of-teams events
  • Coaching teams and stakeholders on Agile principles and best practices
  • Identifying and removing impediments to delivery
  • Supporting roadmap planning and delivery coordination across multiple teams
  • Driving continuous improvement initiatives and Agile maturity
  • Mentoring Scrum Masters, team members and delivery leads where required
  • Building collaborative relationships across technical and business stakeholders
  • Supporting the successful delivery of complex software and technology programmes


Essential Skills

  • Proven experience working as a Scrum Master within Agile software delivery environments
  • Strong understanding of Agile frameworks, principles and delivery methodologies
  • Experience coaching and mentoring delivery teams and stakeholders
  • Experience supporting multiple Agile teams or large-scale delivery programmes


Desirable Skills

  • Agile coaching experience
  • SAFe delivery environment experience
  • Advanced Scrum certifications such as PSM II, PSM III or SAFe Advanced Scrum Master
  • Agile coaching certifications such as ICP-ACC, ICP-ATF or equivalent
  • Experience delivering software solutions within National Security, Defence or other highly regulated environments


Apply

Please apply through this advert or get in touch with me directly for a confidential discussion and further information.


Key Skills

Scrum Master, Senior Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Agile Delivery, Scrum, SAFe, Software Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Servant Leadership, Agile Transformation, Stakeholder Management, National Security, Defence, DV Cleared, eDV

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