Agile Scrum Master - CONSULTANCY

Job Specification: Agile Scrum Master

Salary: Up to £50,000

Location: London

Employment Type: Permanent

Sector: Consultancy

My client is seeking a proactive and collaborative Scrum Master to join our growing consultancy team. The successful candidate will facilitate Agile delivery across multiple client projects, guiding cross-functional teams to adopt and embed Scrum practices while ensuring high-quality outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who thrives in dynamic, client-facing environments and is passionate about continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coach Agile teams in Scrum principles, practices and ceremonies, ensuring consistent delivery across client engagements.
• Remove impediments and proactively identify risks, supporting the team to maintain momentum and deliver value.
• Work closely with Product Owners to refine backlogs, clarify requirements and ensure priorities align with client goals.
• Foster a culture of transparency, collaboration and continuous improvement within teams.
• Facilitate sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, reviews and other Scrum ceremonies.
• Support the adoption of Agile ways of working within client organisations, tailoring approaches to suit different project environments.
• Track and report team performance using appropriate Agile metrics, providing insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor on Agile delivery and best practice.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, frameworks and thought leadership within the consultancy.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master in an Agile environment, ideally within a consultancy or multi-project setting.
• Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban and broader Agile frameworks, with the ability to tailor approaches to different teams.
• Experience facilitating workshops and leading high-performing, cross-functional delivery teams.
• Excellent communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence without authority and build trust across diverse client groups.
• Knowledge of common Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Trello, Miro).
• Understanding of software development and/or digital delivery processes (beneficial).
• Relevant certifications (PSM I/II, CSM, or equivalent) preferred.

What We’re Looking For

• A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset.
• Someone who is adaptable, resilient and comfortable managing multiple client engagements.
• A passion for Agile delivery, continuous improvement and empowering teams.
• A self-starter who takes ownership and brings energy to challenging environments.

What We Offer

• Salary up to £50,000, depending on experience.
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing consultancy.
• Professional development, including support for Agile certifications.
• Exposure to a wide range of clients, industries and complex transformation projects.
• A supportive, flexible and people-centric culture.
• You must come from a Consultancy Background