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DE&S Scrum Master

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UK Ministry of Defence

6d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Bristol

AI generated summary

  • You need to be Scrum Master certified, have prior Scrum Master experience, facilitate Agile ceremonies, know various Agile frameworks, and possess strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • You will guide the Scrum Team in Agile practices, facilitate ceremonies, promote self-management, enhance team performance, and ensure transparency with stakeholders for effective outcomes.

Requirements

  • 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

Responsibilities

  • 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.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is DE&S Scrum Master.

Where is the job location?

The job is located at MOD Abbey Wood, Filton, Bristol, Avon BS34 8JH.

How many days of holiday do employees receive?

Employees receive 25 days of holiday, plus an additional day for each year of service up to a maximum of 30 days, along with 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday.

Is there flexibility in working hours?

Yes, the position offers flexible and hybrid working options to support work-life balance.

What are the security clearance requirements for this role?

Candidates must obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance and must have lived in the UK for the last 5 years without any caveats that prevent them from carrying out the role.

Are there any nationality restrictions for applicants?

Yes, this role is open to sole UK nationals only, which means individuals must hold citizenship solely in the UK.

What certifications are required for this position?

Candidates are required to be Scrum Master Certified.

What kind of experience is needed for applicants?

Applicants should have previous experience as a Scrum Master and proven experience facilitating Agile ceremonies, along with strong knowledge of Agile frameworks beyond Scrum.

What are some of the benefits offered by the Ministry of Defence?

Benefits include a market-leading pension contribution of 28.97%, annual performance-based bonuses, access to specialist training, a wide range of discounts, and enhanced parental leave schemes.

What is a key responsibility of the Scrum Master in this role?

A key responsibility is to create and develop high-performance dynamic teams, maximizing value delivery and applying Agile processes for optimized workflow and continuous improvement.

What is the salary for this position?

The salary for this position is £45,200, with an additional employer pension contribution of £13,094.

Who can candidates contact for more information about the job?

Candidates can contact Rory Thomas, the DE&S Talent Acquisition Specialist, at Rory.Thomas214@mod.gov.uk for more information.

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Mission & Purpose

We protect the security, independence and interests of the United Kingdom at home and abroad. We work with our allies and partners whenever possible. Our aim is to ensure that the UK’s Armed Forces have the training, equipment and support necessary for their work, and that we keep within budget. Our priorities 2015 to 2020 are to: protect our people project our global influence promote our prosperity maintain a strategic base and integrated global support network, and manage the Department of State