Scrum Master

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

Job summary

Brio Digital Limited is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support an NHS digital delivery programme. You will lead agile ceremonies, remove blockers and ensure the team delivers at pace with NHS standards.

The role is remote with Leeds site visits 1-2 times per month; NHS programme experience is essential, and familiarity with GDS guidelines will help.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master on NHS programmes.
• Strong knowledge of Scrum and Kanban.
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams in the public sector.
• Confident with Jira, Confluence or similar tools.
• Able to travel to Leeds 1-2 times per month.

Responsibilities

• Run Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives.
• Coach the team on agile ways of working and drive continuous improvement.
• Remove blockers to maintain delivery pace.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to keep backlog clear and prioritized.
• Track sprint progress, risks and dependencies.
• Build strong relationships with NHS stakeholders and suppliers.
• Ensure delivery in line with GDS and NHS service standards.

Skills

Scrum

Kanban

Stakeholder management

Jira/Confluence

NHS programme experience

Public sector experience

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