Technical Lead

NHS Arden & GEM CSU; England; Remote; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Technical Delivery Enabler/Scrum Master for a 6-month contract, with a focus on agile delivery. The successful candidate will work remotely, leading multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring effective delivery. A competitive salary between £64,455 and £74,896 is offered, along with commitments to professional growth and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive pay

State-of-the-art technology

Commitment to professional growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a scrum master/delivery manager within agile environments.
• Ability to manage diverse stakeholders and contractors.
• Track record of enabling delivery in complex, fast paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for the technical team, unblocking issues to keep delivery on pace.
• Act as Scrum Master ensuring agile practices are applied.
• Lead and coach multi-disciplinary technical teams.

Skills

Scrum Master experience

Agile methodologies

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Job description

Join NHS Arden & GEM CSU as an interim Technical Delivery Enabler/Scrum Master and bring your unique expertise to where it's needed most!

Opportunity for Interim Specialists to Support NHS Initiatives. We invite you to become a key member of our respected, diverse team at Arden & Gem, contributing to our temporary staffing framework that benefits the entire trust.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Technical Delivery Enabler/Scrum Master to join our team. This role is pivotal in enabling technical delivery across a complex environment, working directly with in-house teams and external contractors to ensure effective, timely, and high-quality outcomes.

Role Scope:

• Full time hours - 37.5 per week
• A fixed-term agreement for 6 months
• Remote working opportunity

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for the technical team, unblocking issues and keeping delivery moving at pace.
• Act as Scrum Master for the technical delivery team, ensuring agile ceremonies and practices are consistently applied and continuously improved.
• Provide hands on leadership and coaching to multi-disciplinary technical teams, including contractors and suppliers to drive alignment and collaboration.
• Support technical planning, backlog prioritisation, and the effective management of delivery pipelines.

Our Employee Benefits Include:

• Competitive Pay (AFC Band 8b) £64,455 - £74,896 per annum pro-rata, dependant on your experience and the number of years you have worked in the NHS.
• State-of-the-Art Technology: Our employees get to work with the latest and most advanced technologies available.
• Commitment to Professional Growth: We foster innovation, teamwork, and advancement by offering complimentary training and development to all staff.

Experience and qualifications required include:

• Proven experience as a scrum master/delivery manager within agile delivery environments.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to manage diverse stakeholders and contractors.
• Proven track record of enabling delivery in complex, fast paced technical environments. (Ideally within the healthcare sector).
• Strong problem solving and delivery focus, with the ability to balance strategic priorities and technical detail.

We value independent thinking and risk-taking. We believe that every team member should have the opportunity to contribute and share their ideas. Our culture encourages a healthy work-life balance, and we strive to create an enjoyable and supportive working environment.

Note: We are not sponsoring these positions, so applicants must be UK residents.

At Arden & GEM CSU, we prioritise making the application process easy and accessible. As an NHS employer, we sometimes hire through NHS Jobs, LinkedIn, or other external job boards.