Scrum Master - Public Sector

Excellent opportunity to make immediate impact in a public sector organisation

Great benefits, hybrid working

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established organisation within the public sector. As the regulatory body for social work in England, they champion high professional standards and help the public sector to develop and maintain a skilled and diverse workforce.

Job Description

1. Facilitate daily scrum, sprint planning, sprint demo and retrospective meetings.
2. Play the role of a coach to the team, helping them to self-organise and perform at their best.
3. Identify and remove impediments that obstruct the team's pursuit of its sprint goals.
4. Protect the team from external interruptions and distractions.
5. Foster a collaborative environment where open communication and sharing of ideas is encouraged.
6. Work closely with the Product Owner to ensure the product backlog is constantly prioritised.
7. Promote and enforce the correct use of Scrum process.
8. Encourage and facilitate continuous improvement within the team.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Scrum Master should have:

1. A solid understanding of and background in Agile methodologies and Scrum practices.
2. Excellent leadership and teamwork skills.
3. The ability to teach and coach teams about Agile and Scrum methodologies.
4. Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What's on Offer

1. A competitive salary between £40,500 - £49,500 per annum.
2. Benefits package to be confirmed.
3. A strong, inclusive company culture that values its employees.
4. A rewarding role in the public sector, making a real difference in England.
5. Permanent position with long-term career prospects.

We encourage all candidates who meet the above criteria and are interested in making a significant impact in the public sector to apply. Let's make a difference together.