Scrum Master

Anglian Water; Huntingdon; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Anglian Water as a Scrum Master and be the driving force behind Agile success. In this pivotal role, you will guide teams to deliver innovative digital and data products, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement. Enjoy a flexible hybrid working environment and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Full private healthcare with no excess

26 days leave plus Bank Holidays

Flexible working culture

Competitive pension scheme

Life Assurance at eight times your salary

Personal Accident cover up to 5x your salary

Bonus Scheme

Great discounts

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Agile delivery and continuous improvement.
• Experience in day-to-day team and stakeholder management.
• Solid experience with Agile methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, XP.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Guide teams and stakeholders in adopting Agile/Scrum practices.
• Proactively remove roadblocks to enable team productivity.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Scrum

Kanban

Coaching

Collaboration

Education

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

Tools

JIRA

VSTS

Confluence

Job description

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.

Champion Agile Excellence

• 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%

• Life Assurance at eight times your salary

• 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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