Scrum Master - active SC required in Reading, Berkshire

Location: Reading (hybrid)

Duration: 6 month initial contract

Rate: £72.80ph UMB (Inside IR35)

Active SC clearance required

Role details:
Our client, a leading organisation within the defence and security sector, is seeking a Scrum Master to support agile delivery across digital and data teams. Based in Reading with hybrid working, this contract role will help enable high-performing teams, improve delivery flow and support the development of robust digital capabilities for strategic defence programmes.

• Facilitate core Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives
• Promote adherence to agile values, principles and delivery frameworks
• Support backlog refinement by encouraging clarity, prioritisation and alignment with business value
• Ensure sprint scope, dependencies and team capacity are clearly understood
• Identify and remove delivery impediments while protecting the team from external disruption
• Champion continuous improvement through actionable retrospectives and measurable process enhancements
• Coach delivery teams and stakeholders in agile ways of working
• Foster collaboration across multidisciplinary digital and data teams to support iterative delivery

• Certified Scrum Master qualification, such as CSM, PSM, SAFe Scrum Master or equivalent
• Experience working as a Scrum Master within agile delivery environments
• Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban and supporting agile delivery practices
• Proven ability to facilitate ceremonies, manage team dynamics and build high-trust working environments
• Experience supporting digital and data delivery teams
• Ability to remove impediments, manage delivery risks and promote continuous improvement
• Strong communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working in a highly regulated environment, such as defence, security or financial services, would be advantageous