Scrum Master
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Job Description
Organisation: Defence Equipment & Support
Salary:per annum (plus generous benefits)
Grade: Professional II
Working Pattern: Full time Part time Job Share Flexible Working
Contract Type: Permanent
Summary
At Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy British Army and Royal Air Force. Together we deliver a vast range of essential defence programmes and strive for whats next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe for today and tomorrow.
We offer 25 days holiday flexible and hybrid working enhanced parental leave schemes shopping discounts and an exceptional employer pension contribution of 28.97 to help make work work for you.
Job description
We are recruiting for multiple Scrum Masters to join our expanding team at our MOD site in Abbey Wood Bristol. These roles will be fun and fast paced and will rely on your soft skills and the ability to understand the Scrum and Agile Frameworks and then implementing these into the team to improve efficiencies.
You will be responsible for creating and developing a highperformance dynamic team progressing to maximise value delivery of complex change and applying the Agile process to achieve an optimised workflow through continuous improvement. You will also have the ability to be able to coach high performing teams and the organisation and wider stakeholders in Agile practices.
For security reasons this role is open to sole UK nationals only. A sole UK national refers to an individual who holds citizenship solely in the UK without dual citizenship or nationality from another country. Were unable to offer visa sponsorship.
This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtainSecurity Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role youve been recruited for. If it isnt obtained or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isnt obtained within 12 months.
We champion flexible ways of working. Regular inperson attendance is required to promote the benefits of facetoface collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support worklife balance. Initially you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site the team and your role.
Whilst on site youll experience our impressive range of onsite facilities including a restaurant and coffee bistros and free parking. Our sports facilities include a fully equipped gym and sports hall with bookable classes as well as tennis courts and a squash court.
What youll be doing
- 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 selfmanagement 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.
Person specification
To be successful with your application youll 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
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave 1 day a year up to 30 days 8 bank holidays and a day off for the Kings birthday
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Marketleading average employer pension contribution of 28.97
- Annual performancebased bonus and recognition awards
- Access to specialist training and funded qualifications
- Support for progression
- Huge range of discounts
- Volunteering days
- Enhanced parental leave schemes
Improving innovation and enriching our culture diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether youre looking for a new opportunity a next step or a helping hand as you return from a career break bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here youll find a supportive familyfriendly organisation to be a part of and if you need any assistance with your application just let us know.
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Further Information
- Candidate Information Pack: and Conditions: personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessedhere.
Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments you can let us know on your online application under the section Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.
Selection Process Details
Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:
- Presift We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.
- Sift Your CV will be assessed against the following categories using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. Please follow ourguidance on CV writing for best chance of success.
- Interview If youre invited to interview youll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.
If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint in the first instance you should contact department via email:
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department you can contact the Civil Service Commission:Recruitment Complaints Civil Service Commission
Offering at a lower level
If youre not successful at interview we may offer you a role at a lower level if this is a match for your skills and experience. If this applies to your application youll be scored against criteria for the lowerlevel role and offers will be made in merit order. If you accept this position youll be able to take advantage of opportunities to develop your career as part of our team.
Employment Type
Full-Time
