Scrum Master

83zero; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior Scrum Master to enhance Agile delivery across teams. The ideal candidate has vast experience in Scrum roles, strong communication skills, and the ability to mentor others. This role involves facilitating Agile ceremonies, improving team dynamics, and fostering collaboration. Located in the UK, this permanent position offers a hybrid work model with 1-2 days in London weekly, complemented by a competitive salary in the £80-90k range.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working as a Scrum Master or Senior Scrum Master in complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of Scrum and Agile frameworks.
• Ability to build and coach high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as Senior Scrum Master across Agile delivery teams.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and mentor team members.
• Remove delivery impediments and maintain team focus.

Skills

Scrum Master experience

Agile delivery frameworks

Stakeholder management

Coaching and mentoring

Facilitation skills

Job description

Location: Hybrid - 1-2 days a week in London

Salary: £80-90k per annum

Job Type: Permanent

Sponsorship: Not Available

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Scrum Master to support the delivery of strategic technology and data initiatives across the organisation. This role will play a key part in driving Agile best practices, enabling high-performing delivery teams, and supporting the continued evolution of Agile ways of working across multiple programmes.

The successful candidate will be an experienced Scrum practitioner with strong people skills, a pragmatic mindset, and the ability to work effectively with both technical teams and senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Senior Scrum Master across one or more Agile delivery teams, ensuring effective implementation of Scrum and Agile frameworks.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Coach and mentor team members to build high-performing, self-organising teams.
• Support the continuous improvement of Agile delivery practices across programmes.
• Work closely with Product Owners, engineering teams, and business stakeholders to ensure clear prioritisation and delivery of value.
• Identify and remove delivery impediments while maintaining focus on team productivity and outcomes.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to other Scrum Masters, helping to mature Agile capability within the organisation.
• Foster a collaborative, transparent, and delivery-focused environment across teams.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships and provide clear communication on delivery progress, risks, and dependencies.
• Apply a pragmatic and flexible approach to Agile, ensuring processes support delivery rather than hinder it.

Key Skills & Experience

• Significant experience working as a Scrum Master or Senior Scrum Master within complex technology environments.
• Strong knowledge of Scrum, Agile delivery frameworks, and iterative development practices.
• Demonstrated ability to build, coach, and develop high-performing Agile teams.
• Proven experience mentoring and supporting other Scrum Masters.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong facilitation skills and ability to manage competing priorities across multiple teams.
• Pragmatic approach to Agile delivery, balancing structure with flexibility.
• Experience working within large organisations or financial services environments is advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Collaborative and people-focused mindset.
• Ability to influence and guide teams without direct authority.
• Proactive problem solver with strong organisational awareness.
• Passion for continuous improvement and team development.