Scrum Master

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

Job summary

Speedy Freight is hiring a Scrum Master to help our engineering team deliver consistently across the UK. Hybrid role in the North West with a salary £45,000–£55,000 per year. You will work with the Head of Technology and Head of Product to remove roadblocks, improve delivery, and keep sprints on track.

You’ll lead ceremonies, protect the team from interruptions, and coach developers in agile best practices while using Azure DevOps and Jira for delivery visibility.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Scrum Master in a commercial software environment.
• Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban or hybrid frameworks.
• Facilitating cross-functional engineering teams.
• Hands-on experience with delivery tools (Azure DevOps/Jira).
• Confident coaching teams and improving agile ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives).
• Protect sprint delivery from interruptions and scope creep.
• Remove blockers and elevate delivery risks before deadlines.
• Ensure work entering a sprint is ready and meets standards.
• Maintain sprint boards and delivery data in Azure DevOps.
• Track key engineering metrics (DORA) and support reporting.
• Coach developers in agile best practices and drive improvement.
• Collaborate with Product/Tech leaders for smooth planning and delivery.

Skills

Scrum Master

Agile coaching

Azure DevOps

Jira

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Scrum Master certification (PSM/CSM)

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Job description

Knutsford, Cheshire (Hybrid - must be located in North West) | Full Time | Permanent

Department: IT

Location: Speedy Freight- UK

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

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 elevate 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.