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.
