SCRUM Master

TXP; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 86,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

TXP is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to join a central Government Department delivery team based in Telford, with one day per week onsite. The role emphasizes a delivery-focused approach, leveraging technical knowledge to identify risks and drive successful software delivery.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on software development or testing exposure and a proven track record in Agile delivery within complex multi-team environments. BPSS clearance is a plus for this public sector setting.

Qualifications

• SFIA Level 5 Scrum Master experience
• Hands-on software development or software testing background
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies and end-to-end software delivery lifecycle
• Experience in complex, multi-team technology environments
• Delivery-focused with ability to identify and resolve blockers
• Confident stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to challenge, influence and drive positive delivery outcomes

Responsibilities

• Act as Scrum Master for one or more delivery teams, facilitating Scrum ceremonies
• Drive delivery outcomes while applying Agile principles pragmatically
• Identify and remove delivery impediments, risks and dependencies
• Use your technical background to assess delivery health, quality and readiness
• Work closely with Developers, Testers, Product Owners and Delivery Leads
• Provide clear delivery updates to stakeholders
• Ensure delivery activities align with relevant governance requirements
• Challenge teams and stakeholders constructively to keep delivery on track

Skills

SFIA Level 5 Scrum Master

Agile delivery

Software development background

Software testing background

Stakeholder management

Job description

Scrum Master | Telford | Public Sector

Location: Telford, 1 day per week onsite

Rate: £550 per day, Inside IR35

Contract: 12 months, with potential for extension

Clearance: BPSS

We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master operating to join a complex technology delivery environment for a central Government Department.

This role would particularly suit someone who has progressed into Scrum Master or Agile Delivery positions from a software development or software testing background and therefore brings a strong technical understanding alongside their Agile delivery experience.

This is not a purely facilitative Scrum Master role. You will take a delivery-focused approach, using your technical knowledge to identify risks early, challenge constructively and adapt ways of working where required to ensure teams continue to deliver successfully.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Scrum Master for one or more delivery teams, facilitating Scrum ceremonies
• Drive delivery outcomes while applying Agile principles pragmatically
• Identify and remove delivery impediments, risks and dependencies
• Use your technical background to assess delivery health, quality and readiness
• Work closely with Developers, Testers, Product Owners and Delivery Leads
• Provide clear delivery updates to stakeholders
• Ensure delivery activities align with relevant governance requirements
• Challenge teams and stakeholders constructively to keep delivery on track

Essential Experience

• Proven experience working as a Scrum Master at SFIA Level 5
• Previous hands-on experience within software development or software testing
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies and the end-to-end software delivery lifecycle
• Experience working within complex, multi-team technology environments
• Strong delivery focus, with the ability to identify and resolve blockers
• Confident stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to challenge, influence and drive positive delivery outcomes

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within government, public sector or other regulated environments