Scrum Master

We are seeking a Scrum Master to partner with cross-functional co-located teams within Group Functions promoting agile thinking and continuously enhancing ways of working. You will coach teams in the effective application of agile values principles and practices to ensure consistent delivery success. As a facilitator and coach you will support all stages of the delivery lifecycle blending technical excellence with strong commercial and business insight.

What youll be doing:

• Leading crossfunctional delivery teams applying the most appropriate agile framework to maximise value delivery and business outcomes
• Facilitating all required agile ceremonies and delivery cycles to enable effective planning execution and continuous improvement
• Identifying managing and removing impediments minimising distractions and establishing clear and effective escalation paths
• Coaching and facilitating teams through constructive discussions and conflict resolution empowering selforganisation and ownership of delivery
• Ensuring the effective use of delivery tools and metrics to provide transparency track progress measure value outcomes and surface improvement opportunities
• Driving the adoption of agile ways of working and best practices coaching teams and stakeholders on collaboration continuous improvement and customer impact
• Facilitating internal and external sessions to promote agile principles strengthen collaboration and support broader organisational adoption
• Managing motivating and developing team members in line with company policies and the Partnership Agreement to ensure high performance and consistent delivery of business objectives

Who were looking for:

• A qualified Scrum Master with relevant certification or equivalent practical experience such as Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) SAFe Agilist (SA) ICM or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or similar)
• A strong customercentric mindset with the ability to understand customer needs and challenges using tools such as customer journey mapping to drive outsidein solutions
• Proven expertise in agile tooling with a thorough understanding of Jira or equivalent platforms to effectively manage backlogs sprints and Kanban workflows
• Strong analytical capability with experience collecting interpreting and applying data from multiple sources to support evidencebased decision making and value creation
• Demonstrated experience as an agile practitioner and advocate actively promoting the benefits of agile delivery methodologies and ways of working
• Solid handson experience operating as a Scrum Master within complex delivery environments applying agile values and principles in practice
• Background in IT delivery or transformation initiatives such as development business analysis project management operational change or process and data modelling
• Proven leadership and coaching capability with the ability to influence guide and develop others both directly and indirectly

Whatever your role we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• The opportunity to participate in our annual performance -related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only)
• At least 25 days holiday plus public holidays 26 days after 2 years service. Theres also the option to buy and sell holiday
• Competitive family leave
• Participate in our electric car scheme which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only)
• There are many discounts we offer both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online
• Were creating netzero carbon workplaces by 2030 by investing in our sustainable modern offices across the UK all designed to bring people together and elevate the inperson experience

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Additional Information :

At L&G we believe its possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. 

If you join us youll be part of a welcoming inclusive culture with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds views and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.

We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time term-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand we accommodate requests when we can. 

It doesnt matter if you dont meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths potential and connection to our purpose. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time