Scrum Master

Anglian Water Group Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Scrum Master, where you will drive Agile success and lead high-performing teams to deliver innovative digital and data products. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working conditions, and a chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Full private healthcare

26 days leave + Bank Holidays

Flexible working culture

Competitive pension scheme

Personal Accident cover

Bonus Scheme

Great discounts

Qualifications

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM, PSM I/II, CSP) preferred.
• Experience in Agile methodologies including Scrum and Kanban.
• Strong communication and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Guide teams in adopting Agile practices.
• Remove roadblocks to enhance team productivity.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Scrum

Kanban

Coaching

Facilitation

Education

Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I/II, CSP)

Tools

JIRA

VSTS

Confluence

Job description

time left to apply End Date: June 4, 2025 (12 days left to apply)

job requisition id R31407

Circa £55K - £60k, salary depending on skills and experience
Permanent
Full time, 37 hours a week
Hybrid working & Lincoln or Huntingdon Office

Anglian Water offers a flexible approach—this role provides you the flexibility to work from home and from an Anglian Water office. Your base location will either be in our Lincoln or Huntingdon office.

Be the driving force behind Agile success.

We're looking for an inspiring and experienced Scrum Master to join our team of established Scrum Masters within our product practice —where innovation meets impact. In this pivotal role, you'll guide one or more squads to deliver cutting-edge digital and data products in close partnership with the business. Working with a mix of in-house and partner development teams, you'll champion Agile values, remove roadblocks, and ensure the team is set up for success.

As a servant leader, you'll motivate and coach teams through fast-paced delivery, embodying the principles of Scrum and Kanban. You'll be the glue that brings people together—fostering collaboration, clarity, and continuous improvement. If you're passionate about Agile delivery and helping teams thrive, this is the role for you.

What will you be doing?

As a Scrum Master, you'll be at the heart of Agile delivery—driving performance, championing collaboration, and ensuring your team thrives.

Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to keep delivery on track

Guide teams and stakeholders in adopting Agile/Scrum practices to deliver real value to customers

Proactively remove roadblocks, enabling teams to stay focused and productive

Foster self-organisation and clarity of purpose within the team

Ensure the team consistently follows Agile principles and best practices

Drive High-Performing Teams We

Boost team morale, efficiency, and output by creating an open, honest, and respectful environment

Act as a coach and mentor, supporting continuous improvement and team development

Protect the team from distractions and external interference

Facilitate creative problem solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution

Promote transparency and build a safe space where issues are surfaced and addressed constructively

Lead by example, using a servant leadership style to empower and uplift the team

What does it take to be a Scrum Master?

We're looking for a passionate Scrum Master with a strong foundation in Agile delivery and a drive for continuous improvement. Ideally, you’ll bring:

·Certified Expertise: First or second-level Scrum Master certification (e.g. CSM, PSM I/II, CSP) is desirable

·Agile Know-how: Solid experience with Agile methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, XP, and an understanding of iterative and incremental development

·Technical Insight: Familiarity with software development processes and Agile techniques like TDD, ATDD, continuous integration/testing, user stories, and pairing

·Methodology Awareness: Knowledge of both Agile and traditional delivery frameworks (e.g. Waterfall), with the ability to explain their differences and apply the right approach

·Tool Proficiency: Skilled in Agile tools such as JIRA, VSTS, and Confluence, with the ability to tailor their use for team effectiveness

·Performance-Driven: Proven ability to deliver outcomes on time, using metrics like velocity, burndown, and backlog tracking to drive continuous improvement

·People Leadership: Experience in day-to-day team and stakeholder management, with strong communication and coaching skills

·Project Management: Understanding of project planning and execution, with the ability to manage work to ensure successful, timely, and budget-conscious delivery

·Value Focused: Able to articulate ROI and demonstrate the value of Agile practices and product delivery

As a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to:

Full private healthcare with no excess

26 days leave, rising with service + Bank Holidays, with the option to swap Christmas and Easter holidays for those celebrated by your religion

A flexible working culture

Competitive pension scheme – we double-match your contributions up to 6%

Personal Accident cover – up to 5x your salary

Bonus Scheme

Lots of great discounts

Why Apply for the Scrum Master Role?

This is more than just a Scrum Master role — it’s a chance to make a real impact. You’ll be at the heart of an Agile transformation, guiding high-performing squads to deliver meaningful digital and data products that directly benefit the business and our customers.

Shape the future of product delivery within a forward-thinking, collaborative environment

Work with purpose on innovative projects that make a difference to people, communities, and the environment

Grow your career with support for continuous development, Agile certifications, and exposure to a range of delivery methodologies

Lead by example in a servant leadership role where your coaching, facilitation, and communication skills are truly valued

Join a supportive culture that values openness, respect, and the empowerment of individuals and teams

If you’re passionate about Agile ways of working and want to be part of a purpose-driven organisation with real momentum, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: 3rd June 2025

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