Senior Scrum Master

Tec Partners; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence and national security organisation is looking for a Senior Scrum Master to support a high-impact programme. This role involves coaching Agile teams, facilitating events, and promoting Agile principles in a flexible hybrid working environment. Ideal candidates will have strong facilitation skills and Agile certifications.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Private healthcare

Dental insurance

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Annual performance-related bonus scheme

Career development pathways and funded training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a Scrum Master or Agile Coach role in a fast-paced environment.
• Deep understanding of Agile principles and practices.
• Proven ability to promote Agile mindsets and practices.

Responsibilities

• Act as a servant-leader to Agile teams.
• Facilitate team-of-teams events.
• Identify and remove impediments to progress.

Skills

Facilitation

Communication

Organisational Skills

Education

Advanced Scrum certification (e.g. PSM II/III, SAFe Advanced Scrum Master)

Agile Coaching certification (e.g. ICP-ACC, ICP-ATF, ICE-AC)

Job description

Senior Scrum Master
Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid working with occasional travel up to 25%)
Clearance Requirement: Current UK Government Developed Vetting (DV) clearance
Salary Range: 60,000 - 90,000 + Benefits

Opportunity Overview:

We are working on behalf of a leading defence and national security organisation to identify experienced Agile Coaches and Scrum Masters to support a high-impact, mission-critical programme. This is an opportunity to contribute to complex and sensitive technology projects with real-world implications.

You'll join a high-performing team that champions Agile values and supports continuous improvement across all areas of software delivery. This role offers the chance to operate in a dynamic, scaled agile environment while influencing best practices and shaping delivery excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a servant-leader to Agile teams, supporting their day-to-day operation and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate team-of-teams events such as Program Increment Planning, retrospectives and roadmap development.
• Identify and remove impediments to progress, working collaboratively across teams and functions.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to Agile team members and stakeholders, enhancing agile maturity.
• Lead on identifying team training needs and support individual development goals.
• Encourage adoption of Agile principles, frameworks and modern delivery methods at scale.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrable experience in a Scrum Master or Agile Coach role within a fast-paced Agile environment.
• Deep understanding of Agile principles and practices, with a focus on Scrum.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and organisational skills.
• Advanced Scrum certification (e.g. PSM II/III, SAFe Advanced Scrum Master).
• Experience or certification in Agile Coaching (e.g. ICP-ACC, ICP-ATF, ICE-AC) is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to coach teams and stakeholders, promoting Agile mindsets and practices.
• Background in national security, defence, or similarly complex domains is advantageous.

Security Clearance:

Applicants must already hold active UK Government Developed Vetting (DV) clearance to be considered for this role due to the sensitivity of the project environment.

What's on Offer:

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Core benefits including private healthcare, dental, life assurance and pension
• Optional benefits including health cash plans and critical illness cover
• Annual performance-related bonus scheme
• Career development pathways and funded training opportunities
• Opportunity to work on secure, high-profile projects of national significance

Application Process:

If you meet the criteria and are looking for your next challenge in an Agile leadership role, reach out to Christian at TEC Partners.