Scrum Master

At AQA, we’re committed to advancing education and we’re committed to our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK, we mark over 10 million exam papers each year and it’s our people who make this happen.

Scrum Master

Fixed Term Contract: 22 months

Milton Keynes: £45,200 - £50,000

Hybrid – minimum 2 days per week in office

Imagine a role where you transform education by ensuring millions of students receive their GCSE and A-level results seamlessly. Join us in the Assessment Technology group and make a real impact!

Are you passionate about Agile and Scrum methodologies? Ready to drive efficiency and foster a culture of continuous improvement? If you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to be at the forefront of educational technology, we want you on our team.

As a Scrum Master in our Scanning & Marking department, you'll be coaching and mentoring teams, facilitating key events, and driving strategic product changes. With at least 3 years of experience and a Certified Scrum Master qualification, you’ll leverage and improve your knowledge of Essential SAFe, PI Planning, and Agile Release Train. Your role will include:

• Coaching scrum teams in Scrum and Scaled Agile practices
• Experience using Azure DevOps for work management
• Promoting continuous process improvement for greater efficiency
• Facilitating ART events and Scrum ceremonies
• Assisting Product Owners in backlog prioritisation and PI planning
• Monitoring performance and tracking progress
• Attending Scrum of Scrums meetings for alignment
• Removing impediments and managing risks
• Creating a trusting environment for problem-solving

You’ll report to the Lead Scrum Master and be integral to our mission of delivering operational excellence. Expert knowledge of Azure DevOps and a high standard of communication, organisational, and relationship-building skills are essential.

What’s in it for you?

• Generous Annual Leave: 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service, plus all Bank Holidays and additional Christmas office closure.
• Flexible Working: A 35-hour week with the empowerment to deliver requirements of your role when it suits everyone.
• Competitive Pension Scheme: Excellent contributory pension plan (6% - 11.5% based on your contribution).
• Your health and wellbeing: BUPA private medical insurance, gym membership/access and free access to the Headspace app.
• Other benefits: Life assurance, electric car salary sacrifice and an enhanced maternity/paternity scheme.

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with scrum teams and the management team.
• Passion for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Proven experience facilitating scrum teams

Ready to apply?

If the role looks of interest and you would like to apply, please do so via our portal. Every application will be provided with a written response!

Closing date for applications will be Wednesday 5th March. We are reviewing applications as they come through and reserve the right to close this role early.

AQA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique.