Scrum Master - #1677331

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of Agile delivery—working with passionate, cross-functional teams to solve complex problems and deliver high-impact outcomes. You won’t just be running ceremonies—you’ll be a coach, a facilitator, a problem-solver, and a champion of Agile values.

As the Scrum Master, you will be responsible for creating an environment where your team can thrive, grow, and deliver high-quality products. You’ll play a key role in shaping the way work gets done—helping teams stay focused, removing barriers, and driving continuous improvement in both process and delivery.

Contract position-11 months - £250 inside IR35 - Hybrid Gaydon

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Coaching the team on Agile principles and the Scrum framework, ensuring everyone understands their roles and responsibilities


• Guiding the team to deliver outcomes aligned with business priorities, working closely with the Product Owner


• Maintaining clarity and focus by ensuring that sprint goals, backlog items, and scopes are well understood


• Facilitating Scrum events—Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives—ensuring they’re effective and outcome-driven


• Proactively identifying and addressing blockers and impediments that could impact the team’s progress


• Helping the team select and manage tools for backlog refinement and sprint tracking


• Fostering a safe, collaborative, and transparent environment that encourages open communication and knowledge sharing


• Supporting team health by monitoring dynamics, resolving tensions, and promoting a culture of trust and mutual respect


• Acting as a shield for the team from unnecessary distractions or external interference


• Collaborating with other Scrum Masters and Agile leaders to strengthen Agile maturity and share best practices


• Driving continuous improvement through regular feedback loops and team-driven experimentation

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking an experienced Scrum Master with a strong grasp of Agile principles and a proven track record of guiding high-performing teams. You should be comfortable coaching teams, facilitating Scrum events, and removing obstacles to delivery.

You’ll need:

• Hands-on experience as a Scrum Master in tech or engineering environments


• Strong facilitation, coaching, and stakeholder management skills


• A collaborative, problem-solving mindset


• Familiarity with tools like Jira or Azure DevOps


• Scrum Master certification (e.g. PSM, CSM) preferred


• Added bonus if you have Automotive/manufacturing