Scrum Master

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 UKs 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 (e.g., 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