Scrum Master (3 months contract)

Inspired Thinking Group (ITG); Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Diversity & inclusion programs

Job summary

Inspired Thinking Group is seeking a Scrum Master on a contract basis to guide agile delivery across enterprise web projects. You will balance Scrum Master duties with project management tasks, coordinating with developers, BAs and client stakeholders to keep initiatives on track.

The role embraces a hybrid UK model (2 days in office, 3 remote) with occasional Midlands travel, and welcomes candidates from digital agency backgrounds who value clear communication and team motivation.

Qualifications

• Experience as Scrum Master or Digital Project Manager.
• Experience using Agile management tools such as JIRA.
• Experience in a fast-paced agency environment.
• Experience writing functional specifications.
• Prince2 or CSM accreditation.
• Experience working on Automotive projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate sprint teams in a SCRUM framework across multiple projects.
• Lead conversations with team members and external clients to ensure alignment.
• Coordinate across developers, BAs and stakeholders in fast-paced agency settings.
• Contribute PM experience in a hybrid digital agency context.

Skills

Scrum Master

Project management

Team motivation

Communication

Education

Prince2 or CSM accreditation

Tools

JIRA

Job description

We are currently on the lookout for a Scrum Master to join our team on a contract basis. Our Scrum Masters follow mature Agile methods holding a mix of Project Management and Scrum Master responsibilities.

Projects that you will deliver are enterprise grade web-based solutions that will see you work alongside developers, Business Analysts and external client stakeholders such as Product Owners.

Personality is key and you need to fit the role as well as the team in equal measure. ITG prides itself on its culture and every new individual will need to be hard working, enthusiastic and willing to help.

Ideally, we are looking for Midlands-based individuals who are happy to work on a hybrid model, with 2 days in the office and 3 days remote. However, we are also open to hiring remote workers in the UK, as long as you are prepared to travel to the Midlands from time to time. Am I the right person for the job?

• You are great at managing and motivating sprint teams in a SCRUM framework for Agile projects
• You will be managing several projects at the same time across different platforms showcasing an ability to keep organised whilst under pressure
• We need a clear communicator who can lead conversations with different team members internally at ITG as well as external clients
• Due to this unique hybrid role, we are open to applications from a digital agency/consultancy background who have Project Manager experience and are looking for a new challenge

Requirements

• Demonstrate experience of working as a Scrum Master or Digital Project Manager
• Experience using Agile management tools such as JIRA
• Experience of working within a fast-paced agency environment
• Experience of writing functional specifications
• Prince2 or CSM accreditation
• Experience working on Automotive projects

Benefits

We Value Diversity

We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too.

At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we’re always stronger together.

ITG have a number of community groups (ERGs) available to employees which offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other. These include Black ITGers Together, LGBTQ+ Together, Mens Health Together, Muslims Together, Neurodiversity Together, Working Parents and Carers Together and Women In Tech Together.