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Senior Scrum Master
Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid working with occasional travel up to 25%)
Clearance Requirement: Current UK Government Developed Vetting (DV) clearance
Salary Range: £60,000 - £90,000 + Benefits

Opportunity Overview:

We are working on behalf of a leading defence and national security organisation to identify experienced Agile Coaches and Scrum Masters to support a high-impact, mission-critical programme. This is an opportunity to contribute to complex and sensitive technology projects with real-world implications.

You'll join a high-performing team that champions Agile values and supports continuous improvement across all areas of software delivery. This role offers the chance to operate in a dynamic, scaled agile environment while influencing best practices and shaping delivery excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as a servant-leader to Agile teams, supporting their day-to-day operation and continuous improvement.
Facilitate team-of-teams events such as Program Increment Planning, retrospectives and roadmap development.
Identify and remove impediments to progress, working collaboratively across teams and functions.
Provide coaching and mentoring to Agile team members and stakeholders, enhancing agile maturity.
Lead on identifying team training needs and support individual development goals.
Encourage adoption of Agile principles, frameworks and modern delivery methods at scale.

Essential Skills and Experience:

Demonstrable experience in a Scrum Master or Agile Coach role within a fast-paced Agile environment.
Deep understanding of Agile principles and practices, with a focus on Scrum.
Strong facilitation, communication, and organisational skills.
Advanced Scrum certification (e.g. PSM II/III, SAFe Advanced Scrum Master).
Experience or certification in Agile Coaching (e.g. ICP-ACC, ICP-ATF, ICE-AC) is highly desirable.
Proven ability to coach teams and stakeholders, promoting Agile mindsets and practices.
Background in national security, defence, or similarly complex domains is advantageous.

Security Clearance:

Applicants must already hold active UK Government Developed Vetting (DV) clearance to be considered for this role due to the sensitivity of the project environment.

What's on Offer:

Flexible hybrid working arrangements
Core benefits including private healthcare, dental, life assurance and pension
Optional benefits including health cash plans and critical illness cover
Annual performance-related bonus scheme
Career development pathways and funded training opportunities
Opportunity to work on secure, high-profile projects of national significance

Application Process:

If you meet the criteria and are looking for your next challenge in an Agile leadership role, reach out to Christian at TEC Partners