Scrum Master - 6 month FTC

Ampa - Legal & Professional Services; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Ampa Group is inviting applications for a Scrum Master to support the Applications & Development function on a 6‑month fixed‑term basis. You will facilitate agile ceremonies, coach teams and help Product Owners manage backlogs to deliver value.

This hybrid role offers UK hub presence 3–4 times per month for project meetings and client needs, with collaboration across Architecture, PMO and stakeholders to maximise delivery quality and ensure standards are met.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience as Scrum Master or similar agile delivery role.
• Leading and supporting high‑performing scrum teams.
• Backlog management and prioritisation techniques.
• Scrum and Agile principles and frameworks.
• Delivery metrics, reporting and visualization of progress and outcomes.
• Stakeholder engagement and communication across technical and non‑technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate agile ceremonies across Applications & Development teams.
• Support Product Owners and delivery leads to prioritise and refine backlogs.
• Coach scrum teams to adopt and continuously improve agile practices.
• Act as liaison between technical teams, Product Owners, Architecture, Business Change and PMO.
• Support change, release and governance processes as part of the end‑to‑end SDLC.
• Challenge requirements and delivery plans to ensure alignment with standards.

Skills

Leading scrum teams

Agile ceremonies

Backlog management

Scrum & Agile

Stakeholder engagement

Delivery metrics

Azure DevOps

Communication

Tools

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Scrum Master - 6 month FTC

Team: Applications and Development

Location: We have a blended work to your diary approach where we flex where, when and how we work, with attendance at our hub spaces 3 or 4 times a month – as project meetings and client need requires.

Role Context

The Scrum Master is responsible for facilitating and coaching one or more scrum teams within the Applications & Development function. The role supports the delivery of continuous improvement, system enhancements and new application capabilities across the application landscape, ensuring agile principles are applied effectively and consistently.

Role Purpose

• Lead and facilitate agile ceremonies across Applications & Development teams, supporting both business‑as‑usual delivery and change initiatives
• Support Product Owners and delivery leads to prioritise, refine and manage backlogs in line with business outcomes and strategic objectives
• Coach scrum teams to adopt and continuously improve agile practices, adapting approaches where necessary to maximise delivery effectiveness
• Act as a key liaison between technical teams, Product Owners, Architecture, Business Change and PMO to ensure clarity of goals, dependencies and delivery quality
• Support change, release and governance processes as part of the end‑to‑end software development lifecycle
• Constructively challenge requirements, delivery plans and proposed technical solutions to ensure they are well‑defined, achievable and aligned to standards

What you will be doing

• Develop a strong understanding of the applications, platforms, integrations and roadmaps within the Applications & Development portfolio
• Maintain effective and consistent agile ceremonies and delivery cadence
• Create and maintain meaningful delivery metrics, dashboards and reporting
• Lead daily scrums and promote transparency around progress, risks and blockers
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with team members and stakeholders

What you will need

A minimum of 2 years’ demonstrable experience working as a Scrum Master or in a similar agile delivery role, supporting the delivery of complex technical or service‑based solutions.

Significant experience in

• Leading and supporting high‑performing scrum teams
• Introducing or improving agile maturity within an organisation
• Backlog management and business requirements prioritisation techniques
• Scrum and Agile principles and frameworks
• Delivery metrics, reporting and visualisation of progress and outcomes
• Azure DevOps or equivalent tooling
• Stakeholder engagement and communication across technical and non‑technical audiences

Experience with the following technologies would beneficial

• Case management systems or low‑code platforms (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar)
• Azure Services
• C#, .NET, ASP.NET
• MS SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS, T‑SQL

Key Competencies

• Ability to produce high‑quality delivery and technical artefacts that demonstrate business value
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to assess, coach and mentor teams and individuals
• Strong relationship‑building skills with colleagues, stakeholders and delivery partners
• Ability to remain objective, troubleshoot effectively and apply agile principles pragmatically
• Confidence interacting with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders and subject matter experts

Benefits, Agile Working And Additional Information

We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work.

We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences and we’re keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it.

We have the following hubs across the UK: Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, Leicester, Lincoln, London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Sheffield, Stratford upon Avon and in the South East; Brighton, Chichester, Crawley, East Grinstead, Eastbourne, Lewes, Seaford, Storrington, Southampton & Tunbridge Wells.

Additional Information

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Please be aware, for some vacancies, where we receive high numbers of applications we may need to bring the close date forward.

Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted. Details of the checks can be found here.

Equal opportunities

Ampa Group is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.

About Ampa Group

Join Ampa Group – the house of brands reshaping legal and professional services

Ampa Group is the name behind leading brands like Shakespeare Martineau, Lime Solicitors, Mayo Wynne Baxter, Marrons and more. We bring them together through shared culture, infrastructure and career opportunities - giving our people the freedom to grow, explore and make an impact across a family of ambitious brands.

We believe in the power of &. Corporate & human, purposeful & profitable, ambitious & inclusive. With empowered working, genuine flexibility, and award-winning development, we back our people to do their best work in the way that works for them.

You’ll find real collaboration here, not just words. Access to multi-brand experiences, diverse expertise, modern tech, and a culture that encourages you to think boldly, be yourself, and shape a career that excites you.

Ready to unlock your potential for good? Join Ampa Group and be part of what comes next.