Scrum Master

hackajob; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Scrum Master, where you'll lead a team in a fast-paced environment, driving agile practices and enhancing business processes. This role offers the opportunity to influence project outcomes and integrate innovative technologies within a large organization. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive atmosphere, you'll thrive while making a significant impact on the team's success. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and the chance to grow in your career within a renowned retail leader.

Benefits

Profit-related bonuses

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Sharesave schemes

Subsidized amenities

Staff discounts

Healthcare services

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of Scrum principles and leadership qualities.
• Natural communicator with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and manage all Scrum events to enhance tech efficiency.
• Guide and support your Scrum team while promoting Agile practices.

Skills

Scrum Principles

Agile Practices

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Job description

hackajob is collaborating with Next Ltd to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role.

Let’s talk numbers. When it comes to UK retail, it’s hard to find a bigger name. We sell thousands of items an hour and are expanding our e-commerce business rapidly. For anyone in Tech, this is the place to learn, grow, and thrive.

At the heart of Next, we have the HR Tech team supporting all of head office, retail, finance, and warehouses — over 50,000 people! Oracle was introduced to support such a large and growing workforce, ensuring our people remain central to Next by providing the software needed for talent development, recruitment, and payroll.

About The Role

Join us as our Scrum Master and be at the core of our operations, bringing experience and a proactive attitude to improve business processes. You will lead as a guiding force for your team and facilitate the Scrum process to enhance tech efficiency.

1. Inspire agile practices
2. Manage all Scrum events, including Daily Scrum, Sprint Planning, Review, and Retrospective
3. Promote Scrum and Agile practices across the organization
4. Embrace the agile mindset, focusing on iterations, product development, and customer value
5. Manage a team of changemakers
6. Align IT and Stakeholders on project goals and deliverables
7. Guide and support your Scrum team, fostering respect and continuous improvement
8. Stay updated with market trends and technologies, driving innovation
9. Coordinate new technologies and communicate benefits clearly

This role is based at our Leicestershire Head Office in a fast-paced, supportive environment committed to delivering excellence.

About You

You will demonstrate a deep understanding of Scrum principles, leadership qualities, and a proactive approach. You should be a natural communicator, analytical thinker, and eager to make an impact at every stage.

1. Enthusiastic people person with experience in team success
2. Scrum expert with an agile mindset and respect for technology’s role in retail
3. Analytical, logical, with a strategic view of tech integration
4. Keen to influence project outcomes and continuously improve
5. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

The Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including profit-related bonuses, pension contributions, life assurance, sharesave schemes, subsidized amenities, staff discounts, healthcare services, and more. Details will be discussed at interview.

About Us

Founded in 1982, Next has evolved from womenswear to a broad range of demographics, renowned for quality and style. We are committed to providing excellent experiences and opportunities for our people. Ready to take it on?