Scrum Master

Salary: £? - ? per year

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master on NHS programmes (essential)
• Strong grasp of Scrum, Kanban and wider agile practices
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams in the public sector
• Confidence using Jira, Confluence or similar tools
• Ability to manage stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to travel to Leeds 1–2 times per month
• Scrum certification (PSM, CSM or similar) (desirable)
• Experience delivering services through GDS assessments (desirable)
• Knowledge of NHS England or NHS Digital ways of working (desirable)

Responsibilities:

• Run Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives
• Coach the team in agile ways of working and support continuous improvement
• Identify and remove blockers to maintain delivery momentum
• Work with Product Owners to keep the backlog clear and prioritised
• Track and report on sprint progress, risks and dependencies
• Build strong working relationships with NHS stakeholders and suppliers
• Support the team to work in line with GDS and NHS service standards

Technologies:

• Confluence
• Support
• JIRA
• Kanban

More:

Were looking for an experienced Scrum Master to support a digital delivery team working on an NHS programme. The role is remote, with 1–2 days per month in Leeds, and offers a rate of £500 per day (Inside IR35). The contract runs until May 2027, with an ASAP start.

last updated 45 week of 2026