Scrum Master

Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.

Hows this for job satisfaction At Scottish Water we look after Scotlands most precious natural resource. From source to tap were guarding Scotlands reputation for refreshingly pure water and caring for our environment at the same time.

Sound good Were looking for a Scrum Master to join our Transformation Delivery Team.

What youll do

Youll play a key role in enabling the successful delivery of our transformation programmes. Youll be accountable for the effectiveness of the Scrum teams you supporthelping them deliver outcomes on time within scope and to the highest standards.

Youll coach teams in Agile principles and practices removing blockers facilitating ceremonies and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Working closely with programme teams business change leads and the Transformation Management Office youll make sure Agile ways of working are embedded and sustained long after delivery.

A big part of your role will be building relationships. Youll work across Scottish Water and with our partners managing stakeholder expectations and clearly communicating progress value and Agile maturity. By doing so youll help shape how we deliver change and embed new ways of working across the organisation.

What youll need

Youll have solid experience working in Agile deliveryideally as a Scrum Master Product Owner or Development Team memberand be confident in applying Scrum principles and frameworks in real-world projects. Youll be passionate about Agile culture and values able to inspire others and comfortable coaching people at all levels to embrace new ways of working.

Strong problem-solving skills are essential as is the ability to navigate complex sometimes ambiguous situations and turn challenges into opportunities. Youll also bring servant leadership qualitiesfacilitation situational awareness conflict resolution empowerment and a drive for transparency and improvement.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a must. Youll need to understand team dynamics build trust and engage effectively with stakeholders to demonstrate the value of Agile delivery.

Looking out for you

While the work we do is important we know its not the only thing that matters. Thats why we make sure you have everything you need to find a good work-life balance.

Youll get plenty of time to recharge with 38 days of holiday every year (including public holidays). And you can even buy five more if you need a little extra time. You can also take paid time off to volunteer in your community.

When it comes to major life events we have family-friendly policies around adoption maternity and parental leave. And for the everyday We embrace flexible working.

For your future theres our pension (the know-what-youll-get-when-you-retire kind) as well as life assurance.

As for some nice extras You can expect an annual company bonus. Not to mention access to SW Splash handy rewards that can save you money on holidays bills and shopping.

The not-so-small print

This role will be a Grade 8. If youre new to Scottish Water youll join us on a starting salary of 52671. Performance-driven pay progression would then allow you to move through the range to a maximum of 72281.

If youre interested in this role or know someone else who might be - well be accepting applications until midnight on Monday 4th August.

Job offers at Scottish Water are conditional and will be confirmed on completion of our pre-employment screening e.g. referencing criminal record checks license checks etc. Screening is conducted on our behalf by a third party and must be completed before your start date. Dont worry - well only start these checks once youve accepted an offer.

A few final things worth knowing

Research shows that some people avoid applying for jobs unless they can meet every single criteria. If youre interested in this job but dont tick all the boxes apply anyway! We hardly ever hire people who can do every part of a job from Day One. Everyone has a learning curve. So dont rule yourself out!

Let us know if there are any changes we can make to our recruitment process to help you perform at your best. Lots of our people have disabilities or neurodiverse conditions (including some of our recruiters!). Were also aware that some people might be experiencing temporary challenges because of life events like menopause. Were very used to making adjustments so please dont be afraid to ask.

As part of our commitment to developing a flourishing Scotland its important that all our employees are Scottish taxpayers. If you join us your home address will need to be in Scotland. If you dont already live here youll need to commit to moving here within your first three months.

Finally (finally!) candidates who havent submitted an application in the last 12 months will have their records removed from our recruitment database. You wont need to do anything. Your data will be automatically deleted.

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