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Scrum Master
Posted 4 days ago by 1756532010
£450 Per day
Outside
Remote
Glasgow
Summary: Join a leading consultancy as a Scrum Master, primarily working remotely with occasional travel to client sites in Glasgow, supporting a high-profile client in the Financial Services sector. This contract role is part of a major programme scheduled for 12 months, with a strong potential for extension. The position offers a 4.5-day working week, balancing professional and personal commitments. You will drive delivery across Agile teams, facilitating sprint planning and managing ceremonies to ensure efficient progress.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive delivery across Agile teams, facilitating sprint planning and managing ceremonies.
- Remove blockers to ensure smooth and efficient progress.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Use JIRA to plan, track, and report on delivery milestones.
- Occasionally travel to client sites while primarily working remotely.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Scrum Master in Agile environments, ideally within Financial Services or consultancy settings.
- Strong delivery focus with a track record of managing sprints and driving outcomes.
- Excellent facilitation and communication skills.
- Hands-on experience with JIRA for sprint planning, backlog management, and reporting.
- Flexibility to travel to client sites occasionally.
Salary (Rate): £450 per day
City: Glasgow
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Consulting
Your new company and role
Join a leading consultancy firm on an exciting contract opportunity as a Scrum Master, supporting a high-profile client in Financial Services Sector. Based primarily remotely, with occasional travel to client sites in Glasgow, this role sits within a major programme of work scheduled to run for the next 12 months. The initial contract will run until the end of the calendar year, with a strong potential for extension.
This is a 4.5-day working week contract, offering a great balance between professional commitment and personal flexibility.
As Scrum Master, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving delivery across Agile teams, facilitating sprint planning, managing ceremonies, and removing blockers to ensure smooth and efficient progress. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, using JIRA to plan, track, and report on delivery milestones.
What you'll need to succeed
Proven experience as a Scrum Master in Agile environments, ideally within Financial Services or consultancy settings.
Strong delivery focus, with a track record of managing sprints and driving outcomes.
Excellent facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to remove impediments and foster team collaboration.
Hands-on experience with JIRA for sprint planning, backlog management, and reporting.
Flexibility to travel to client sites occasionally, while primarily working remotely.
What you'll get in return
A 12-month programme of work with a respected consultancy and client in the Financial Services sector.
Initial contract running until the end of the calendar year, with a strong likelihood of extension.
Remote-first working model, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
Competitive day rate and opportunity to work on a high-impact programme with experienced Agile teams.
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