Scrum Master
Posted 4 days ago by Morson International (IT)
£500 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, UK
Summary: The role of Scrum Master involves leading cross-functional delivery teams within a high-profile data programme for a major UK producer of zero carbon electricity. The position requires a structured yet flexible approach to navigate complex environments and ensure effective delivery amidst multiple stakeholders. The Scrum Master will facilitate sprint ceremonies, manage dependencies, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. This contract role is hybrid, requiring in-office presence 1-2 days a week near Gloucester, with potential for extension until year-end.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the Scrum Master for one or more cross-functional delivery teams
- Lead and facilitate sprint ceremonies (planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, reviews)
- Help teams manage scope, blockers, and sprint commitments effectively
- Maintain focus on delivery, ensuring workstreams are aligned with business priorities
- Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Technical Leads
- Proactively manage dependencies, risks, and issues
- Work with stakeholders to ensure transparency, visibility, and shared understanding
- Track progress against KPIs and performance metrics, where applicable
- Support backlog refinement, ensuring user stories are clear and actionable
- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement without forcing rigid frameworks
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Scrum Master or Delivery Lead in large, complex programmes
- Experience working within data-heavy projects (eg, data platforms, pipelines, analytics)
- Strong understanding of Agile principles, but with a pragmatic and adaptable mindset
- Previous experience in a regulated industry or working within regulatory delivery
- Excellent stakeholder management skills - you'll need to engage with technical teams, business leads, and governance functions alike
- Experience supporting or delivering KPI/performance monitoring solutions
- Comfortable working with mixed-skill teams and collaborating with Business Analysts
- Confident navigating ambiguity and managing competing priorities
- Eligible to undergo SC clearance (must have lived in the UK for at least 5 years)
Salary (Rate): £500 per day
City: Gloucester
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Scrum Master - £500 per day - Inside IR35 - Hybrid working 1-2 days a week near Gloucester - contract until year end with high potential to extend.
My client, one of the UK's biggest producers or zero carbon electricity, is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to join a high-profile data programme. The ideal candidate will bring a structured, delivery-focused approach and the ability to navigate both technical and business environments.
This role sits within a complex, regulated organisation, where multiple teams and stakeholders are involved across data, compliance, performance monitoring, and reporting workstreams.
The client values pragmatism over process - this is not a textbook Agile environment, so we're looking for someone who can flex their approach, manage teams confidently, and keep delivery on track.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the Scrum Master for one or more cross-functional delivery teams
- Lead and facilitate sprint ceremonies (planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, reviews)
- Help teams manage scope, blockers, and sprint commitments effectively
- Maintain focus on delivery, ensuring workstreams are aligned with business priorities
- Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Technical Leads
- Proactively manage dependencies, risks, and issues
- Work with stakeholders to ensure transparency, visibility, and shared understanding
- Track progress against KPIs and performance metrics, where applicable
- Support backlog refinement, ensuring user stories are clear and actionable
- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement without forcing rigid frameworks
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Scrum Master or Delivery Lead in large, complex programmes
- Experience working within data-heavy projects (eg, data platforms, pipelines, analytics)
- Strong understanding of Agile principles, but with a pragmatic and adaptable mindset
- Previous experience in a regulated industry or working within regulatory delivery
- Excellent stakeholder management skills - you'll need to engage with technical teams, business leads, and governance functions alike
- Experience supporting or delivering KPI/performance monitoring solutions
- Comfortable working with mixed-skill teams and collaborating with Business Analysts
- Confident navigating ambiguity and managing competing priorities
- Eligible to undergo SC clearance (must have lived in the UK for at least 5 years)
Desirable:
- Scrum Master or Agile certification (CSM, PSM, SAFe etc.)
- Background or qualifications in Business Analysis or Project Delivery
- Exposure to tools like Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps