Scrum Master

LGBT Great; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Cheltenham is seeking a Scrum Master to guide its SIPP360 team. The ideal candidate will have experience in agile methodologies, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead multiple software development teams. The role includes facilitating meetings, coaching teams, and ensuring adherence to Agile principles. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a discretionary bonus and generous pension scheme, making it an excellent opportunity for motivated professionals.

Benefits

Competitive discretionary annual bonus

Generous pension scheme

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Gym/sports membership allowance

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Experience as a Scrum Master with multiple software development teams.
• Ability to prioritize business results within timeframes.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Help the team navigate blockers and interferences.
• Monitor project progress and report to stakeholders.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Scrum techniques

Communication skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder influencing

Analytical problem-solving

Understanding of cloud infrastructure

Education

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Relevant GCSE/A level or degree qualifications

Job description

Scrum Master United Kingdom

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The SIPP (Self-Invested Personal Pensions) business is a key growth area for Barnett Waddingham. As a Scrum Master in the SIPP360 team, you will facilitate and oversee the Scrum Teams developing our SIPP platforms.

Working with our agile Development Teams, you will contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of existing software as well as the development and progression of our exciting new product designed to accelerate our ambitious business growth plans.

Reporting to the Software Delivery Manager and as a key person in the Scrum Development team, you will work alongside highly skilled peers in business and technology. You will have ample opportunity to influence direction and, quality.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Product Owner on backlog grooming, prioritisation and maintenance of the product backlog
• Utilise broad leadership skills to build trust, promote commitment, ensure accountability and maintain focus on delivery
• Facilitate daily stand-up, sprint planning, sprint demo and retrospective meetings
• Help the team to avoid or navigate blockers and interferences that may hinder project progress
• Facilitate discussions, decision making, and conflict resolution among the team members
• Monitor project progress and performance, reporting progress and findings to stakeholders
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality delivery throughout the software development lifecycle
• Assess the Scrum maturity of the team, coaching the unit to achieve higher levels of maturity
• Ensure a conducive environment for the team, enabling members to work efficiently and effectively
• Assist with the implementation of Scrum frameworks and Agile principles
• Ensure the team adheres to an agreed implementation of Scrum theory, practices, and rules

Qualifications

• Experience in agile methodologies and scrum techniques, with excellent communication and team leadership skills
• Proven experience as a Scrum Master working with multiple software development teams
• The ability to prioritise business results and understand how to achieve them given timeframes and resources
• An understanding of technical tasks with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, both internally and externally
• Understanding of cloud-based infrastructure and microservice architecture
• A Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification
• Relevant GCSE, A level or degree qualifications or proven experience in a similar role
• The ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to deliver quality solutionsExcellent written and oral communication skills
• The ability to grasp detailed requirements/issues and propose innovative, quality solutions
• A structured, analytical approach to work and problem solving

What’s in it for you

• Competitive discretionary annual bonus
• Generous pension scheme
• Core benefits for you including private medical cover, life assurance, group income protection, and up to 30 days holiday per year with holiday trading
• A comprehensive range of voluntary benefits to suit you (and your family) including an electric car leasing scheme, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, health assessments, critical illness cover, Sports Allowance – we pay up to 50% of your gym/sports membership (up to 50 pm), travel insurance, paid volunteering, and a broad range of retailer discounts

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• Job Identification 914
• Job Category All Jobs
• Posting Date 01/26/2026, 03:32 PM
• Locations Cheltenham
• Job Schedule Full time