Scrum Master

SCRUM MASTER / AGILE DELIVERY LEADContract Role - Outside IR35 Location: Yorkshire (Hybrid / Remote Flexibility) Day Rate: £500-£550 per day Duration: 6 Months About the Role We are working with a prestigious university in Yorkshire seeking an experienced Scrum Master or Agile Delivery Lead to support their Product Manager on a key transformation programme. This is a hands-on delivery role, ideal for someone who thrives in agile environments and can embed themselves across multiple teams to drive progress and unblock delivery challenges.What You'll Be Doing* Facilitating Agile ceremonies including Daily Stand-Ups, Sprint Planning, and Sprint Reviews* Conducting Cross-Functional Team Reviews to ensure alignment and progress* Managing and updating JIRA Dashboards, tickets, and issue tracking* Identifying and resolving project blockers to maintain delivery momentum* Coordinating across multiple senior stakeholders to ensure smooth communication and delivery* Championing Agile ways of working and continuous improvement* Leveraging data, metrics, and delivery stats to enhance team performance What You'll Need* Proven experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Delivery Lead in complex environments* Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and delivery frameworks* Hands-on experience with JIRA and Agile tooling* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills* Ability to work across remote and hybrid teams* Experience in HR transformation or ERP implementation projects What you will get in return This role is an Outside IR35, a 6-month initial contract paying between 500-£550 per day. Hybrid working preferred, but remote options are available for the right candidate.

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