Scrum Master

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Scrum Master for a 12-month contract based at Heathrow Airport. This hybrid role champions Agile practices and focuses on enhancing team efficiency in a dynamic environment working within the aviation sector. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, experience with Agile methodologies, and a degree in Computer Science or equivalent. This position offers a competitive day rate and opportunities for impactful delivery.

Benefits

Competitive day rate (inside IR35)

Dynamic work environment

Opportunity for impact on Agile teams

Qualifications

• Experience as a Scrum Master within Agile feature teams.
• Able to influence and build strong relationships.
• Familiarity with Agile practices and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Accelerate value delivery and Agile maturity across feature teams.
• Facilitate team and train ceremonies like standups and retrospectives.
• Champion Scrum/Kanban/SAFe practices.
• Empower and coach cross-functional teams.

Skills

Strong communication and coaching skills

Change management and adaptability

Problem-solving mindset

Interest in Agile feature development

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Scrum Master
12-month contract
425 per day (Inside IR35)
Hybrid (50% of the week on-site at Heathrow / Hounslow)
Competitive day rate (inside IR35)

This is a fantastic hybrid Scrum Master contract opportunity based at Heathrow Airport, working on airline / aviation software, offering real impact within Agile feature teams focused on delivery and transformation. You'll enjoy a dynamic environment, champion Agile values, and help teams achieve best-in‑class results. If you are driven by continuous improvement and want to make innovation happen, this role is for you.

Your Responsibilities

• Accelerate value delivery and Agile maturity across feature teams
• Facilitate team and train ceremonies (planning, review, standup, retrospectives, PI planning)
• Champion Scrum/Kanban/SAFe practices and drive continuous improvement
• Empower, coach, and inspire cross‑functional teams as an Agile guardian
• Optimise delivery flow, track key metrics, and manage risks
• Encourage stakeholder collaboration and Communities of Practice
• Publish team goals, enable transparency, and drive improvement actions
• Assess team Agile maturity every 3 months, and define improvement actions
• Share pain points, foster relentless improvement and facilitate retrospectives

Key Skills & Experience

• Experience as a Scrum Master within Agile feature teams
• Strong communication and coaching skills; able to influence and build strong relationships
• Change management, adaptability and problem‑solving mindset
• Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
• Interest in Agile feature development; challenge the status quo
• Airline / Departure Control System or Al a Suite knowledge is desirable

Why Apply?

You’ll be at the cutting edge of Agile delivery‑empowered to shape team culture, unlock value, and leave a legacy of transformation. If you thrive in dynamic settings, value hybrid work‑life balance, and want to drive change at scale, this is your next contract.

If you’ve held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: Scrum Master, Agile Coach, SAFe Practitioner, Kanban Lead, Agile Team Facilitator, PI Planning Lead, Feature Team Lead, Cross‑functional Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Airline Systems, Departure Control System, Al a Suite, Software Development, SDLC, Lean.

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd acts as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.