Scrum Master

Speedy Freight; Knutsford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Speedy Freight is seeking a Scrum Master to keep our engineering delivery moving, remove blockers, and drive agile performance across the UK division. You will work with the Head of Technology and Head of Product to keep sprints on track and foster an environment where high-quality software is built.

You will coach teams, facilitate ceremonies, and ensure delivery meets standards while reporting progress with Azure DevOps data.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master within a commercial software development environment.
• Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid agile delivery frameworks.
• Experience facilitating cross-functional engineering teams.
• Hands-on experience using Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar delivery management tools.
• Confidence coaching teams and improving agile ways of working.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Keep sprint delivery on track by protecting the team from unnecessary interruptions and scope creep.
• Remove blockers quickly and escalate delivery risks before they impact deadlines.
• Ensure work entering a sprint is ready and completed work meets agreed standards.
• Maintain accurate sprint boards and delivery data within Azure DevOps.
• Track key engineering performance metrics, including DORA metrics, and support delivery reporting.
• Coach developers in agile best practice and help drive continuous improvement across the team.
• Work closely with Product and Technology leaders to ensure smooth sprint planning and delivery.

Skills

Scrum Master

Agile coaching

Cross-functional teams

Stakeholder communication

Delivery blockers removal

Mentoring

Education

PSM/CSM certification desirable

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Job description

Scrum Master

Department: IT

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Speedy Freight- UK

Reporting To: alasdair lammas

Compensation: £45,000 - £55,000 / year

Description

Knutsford, Cheshire (Hybrid / Remote) | Full Time | Permanent

Keep our engineering team moving.

At Speedy Freight, technology is at the heart of how we deliver for customers across the UK and Europe. We're looking for a Scrum Master to help our engineering team deliver consistently, remove roadblocks, and keep our agile delivery running at its best.

This isn't a role where you'll simply run stand-ups and tick off ceremonies. You'll work closely with our Head of Technology, Head of Product, and development team to keep sprints on track, improve delivery performance, and create an environment where great software gets built.

If you're passionate about agile delivery, enjoy coaching teams, and like solving problems before they become bigger issues, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll do...

• Lead all Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Keep sprint delivery on track by protecting the team from unnecessary interruptions and scope creep.
• Remove blockers quickly and escalat delivery risks before they impact deadlines.
• Ensure work entering a sprint is ready and completed work meets agreed standards.
• Maintain accurate sprint boards and delivery data within Azure DevOps.
• Track key engineering performance metrics, including DORA metrics, and support delivery reporting.
• Coach developers in agile best practice and help drive continuous improvement across the team.
• Work closely with Product and Technology leaders to ensure smooth sprint planning and delivery.
  

What you'll need...

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master within a commercial software development environment.
• Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid agile delivery frameworks.
• Experience facilitating cross-functional engineering teams.
• Hands-on experience using Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar delivery management tools.
• Confidence coaching teams and improving agile ways of working.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Scrum Master certification (PSM, CSM, or equivalent) is desirable.
• Experience within logistics, freight, or a fast-paced technology business is a bonus.

The skills that will help you succeed

• Strong facilitation and stakeholder management.
• Ability to identify and remove delivery blockers quickly.
• Data-driven approach to improving team performance.
• Calm, organised, and confident under pressure.
• Passion for building accountable, high-performing teams.

Why join us....

We're one of the UK's leading same-day logistics providers, with a growing network of over 60 locations supporting businesses across the UK and Europe.

Behind every successful delivery is technology that keeps our operation moving. You'll join a collaborative team where you'll have the opportunity to shape how we deliver software, improve engineering performance, and make a genuine impact on the business.

If you're looking for a Scrum Master role where you can influence delivery, coach talented engineers, and help build better ways of working, we'd love to hear from you.