Senior Scrum Master

Job description

Senior Scrum Master – DV Cleared – National Security

• Location: Cheltenham
• Salary: £50,000 – £70,000 + Benefits
• Clearance: Enhanced DV Clearance

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re supporting an organisation within the National Security sector that is looking to strengthen its Agile delivery capability.

They’re seeking a Senior Scrum Master to support teams, improve delivery, and embed Agile ways of working.

THE ROLE

As a Senior Scrum Master, you'll act as a servant leader, facilitator and Agile coach, supporting multiple teams delivering complex software and technology programmes.

You'll be responsible for creating an environment where teams can thrive, removing delivery obstacles, facilitating Agile ceremonies and helping teams continuously improve how they work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading Agile delivery practices across software development teams
• Facilitating Scrum ceremonies, planning sessions and team-of-teams events
• Coaching teams and stakeholders on Agile principles and best practices
• Identifying and removing impediments to delivery
• Supporting roadmap planning and delivery coordination across multiple teams
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives and Agile maturity
• Mentoring Scrum Masters, team members and delivery leads where required
• Building collaborative relationships across technical and business stakeholders
• Supporting the successful delivery of complex software and technology programmes

SENIOR SCRUM MASTER ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Proven experience working as a Scrum Master within Agile software delivery environments
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks, principles and delivery methodologies
• Experience coaching and mentoring delivery teams and stakeholders
• Experience supporting multiple Agile teams or large-scale delivery programmes

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

• Agile coaching experience
• SAFe delivery environment experience
• Advanced Scrum certifications such as PSM II, PSM III or SAFe Advanced Scrum Master
• Agile coaching certifications such as ICP-ACC, ICP-ATF or equivalent
• Experience delivering software solutions within National Security, Defence or other highly regulated environments

TO BE CONSIDERED

Please apply through this advert or get in touch directly for a confidential discussion and further information.

KEY SKILLS: Scrum Master, Senior Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Agile Delivery, Scrum, SAFe, Software Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Servant Leadership, Agile Transformation, Stakeholder Management, National Security, Defence, DV Cleared.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cheltenham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

25-08-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English