Job description for Scrum Master

We are recruiting for multiple Scrum Masters to join our expanding team at our MOD site in Abbey Wood, Bristol. These roles will be fun and fast paced and will rely on your soft skills and the ability to understand the Scrum and Agile Frameworks and then implementing these into the team to improve efficiencies.

You will be responsible for creating and developing a high-performance dynamic team, progressing to maximise value delivery of complex change and applying the Agile process to achieve an optimised workflow through continuous improvement. You will also have the ability to be able to coach high performing teams and the organisation and wider stakeholders in Agile practices.

For security reasons this role is open to sole UK nationals only. A ‘sole UK national’ refers to an individual who holds citizenship solely in the UK, without dual citizenship or nationality from another country. We’re unable to offer visa sponsorship.

This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you’ve been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn’t obtained within 12 months.

We champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role.

Whilst on site, you’ll experience our impressive range of on-site facilities including a restaurant and coffee bistros and free parking. Our sports facilities include a fully equipped gym and sports hall with bookable classes, as well as tennis courts and a squash court.

 What you’ll be doing

• Determines appropriate methods, ceremonies, tools, approaches (e.g. Scrum/Kanban/Scrumban etc), techniques and frameworks according to the context of the deliverable
• Ensures that all Scrum events take place and are positive, productive, and based on empiricism
• Leads and supports the Scrum Team and the larger organisation in Agile practices
• Coaches the team members in self-management, monitors team performance and creates continual improvement ethos
• Supports employees and stakeholders understand and enact an empirical approach for complex work
• Facilitates group events for effective outcomes, endorses innovation and creativity in deliverables
• Ensures transparency within the Development Team and with Stakeholders.

Person specification

To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Scum Master Certified
• Previous experience as a Scrum Master
• Proven experience facilitating Agile ceremonies
• Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks beyond scrum
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• Agile Frameworks – Practitioner
• Change and Transformation – Practitioner
• Communicating and Influencing – CSBC 3
• Leadership – CSBC 3

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%
• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
• Access to specialist training and funded qualifications
• Support for progression
• Huge range of discounts
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of – and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.

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Further Information

• Candidate Information Pack: https://bit.ly/DES-Candidate-Information-Pack
• Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/DES-SDA-Terms-and-Conditions

Things you need to know

Selection process details

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

1. Pre-sift – We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.
2. Sift – Your CV will be assessed against the following categories, using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. Please follow our guidance on CV writing for best chance of success.
3. Interview – If you’re invited to interview, you’ll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above, as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.