Scrum Master

Brio Digital; Ledston; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Brio Digital Limited is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support an NHS delivery team. The role is remote with occasional Leeds visits, and you will lead agile ceremonies, remove blockers and help the team deliver at pace.

Experience in NHS programmes and strong knowledge of Scrum, Kanban and agile practices is essential; familiarity with Jira/Confluence is preferred. This contract runs until May 2027, starting ASAP, with a day rate of £500 inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Proven Scrum Master experience on NHS programmes.
• Strong Scrum, Kanban and agile practice.
• Experience with public sector multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proficient in Jira/Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Scrum ceremonies (planning, stand-ups, reviews, retros)
• Coach team on agile ways of working
• Remove blockers to maintain delivery pace
• Collaborate with Product Owners to keep backlog clear
• Track sprint progress, risks, dependencies
• Engage NHS stakeholders and suppliers
• Align work with NHS/GDS service standards

Skills

NHS programme experience

Agile coaching

Stakeholder management

Scrum & Kanban

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Scrum Master (NHS)

• Location: Remote, with 1-2 days per month in Leeds
• Rate: £500 per day (Inside IR35)
• Duration: Until May 2027
• Start: ASAP

Overview

We're looking for an experienced Scrum Master to support a digital delivery team working on an NHS programme. You'll lead agile ceremonies, remove blockers and help the team deliver at pace. NHS experience is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Run all Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives
• Coach the team on agile ways of working and help them improve over time
• Spot and remove blockers so the team can keep delivering
• Work closely with Product Owners to keep the backlog clear and prioritised
• Track and report on sprint progress, risks and dependencies
• Build strong working relationships with NHS stakeholders and suppliers
• Support the team to work in line with GDS and NHS service standards

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master on NHS programmes (essential)
• Strong grasp of Scrum, Kanban and wider agile practice
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams in the public sector
• Confident with Jira, Confluence or similar tools
• Able to manage stakeholders at all levels
• Able to travel to Leeds 1-2 times per month

Desirable

• Scrum certification (PSM, CSM or similar)
• Experience delivering services through GDS assessments
• Knowledge of NHS England or NHS Digital ways of working