Scrum Master - Defence Sector

🚀 Scrum Master | Defence & Technology |up to £750pd pay (Inside IR35)

📍 Hampshire or Surrey or Gloucestershire (Hybrid – 2 days onsite)

About the Client

Imagine working at the cutting edge of technology where your work genuinely matters. This is a leading UK engineering consultancy delivering innovative solutions across defence, security, and complex government programmes. Known for solving some of the toughest technical challenges, they bring together brilliant minds to build systems that protect what matters most.

The Team & Projects

You’ll be joining a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team of engineers, analysts, and delivery specialists working on large-scale, secure programmes. Expect complex, meaningful projects with real-world impact - this isn’t just delivery, it’s mission-driven work.

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
• Remove blockers and keep delivery on track across teams
• Support backlog refinement with Product Owners
• Manage risks, dependencies, and cross-team coordination
• Coach teams on Agile best practices and continuous improvement
• Provide clear reporting on delivery progress and performance

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master in Agile environments
• Strong understanding of Scrum principles and SAFe practices
• Experience delivering software projects with technical teams
• Ability to manage risks, dependencies, and unblock delivery
• Confident stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience using tools like Jira

Why Join?

• Work on high-impact, secure programmes
• Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking consultancy
• Exposure to cutting-edge technology and complex challenges
• Strong team culture focused on innovation and trust

Working Pattern

Hybrid working with minimum 2 days onsite + occasional client visits.

🔥 Ready to make an impact? Apply today – interviews are being scheduled now and this is a high-priority hire!

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Part-time opportunities/flexible working is available to suit individual needs.

Please note that the client has determined that the off-payroll working rules will apply to this assignment and therefore this contract will be run through an Umbrella Company. Income tax and primary national insurance contributions will be deducted at source from any payments made to the intermediary.

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