Scrum Master

Scrum Master
Salary: Up to £50,000 (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Location: Hybrid - office based with full flexibility to work from home or at any of our main hubs (London, Bristol, Manchester and Harwell)

About the role:
Jisc is the UK higher, further education and skills sectors’ not-for-profit organisation for digital services and solutions. The Software Development Group (SDG) in Jisc works closely with the different product families in Jisc to create products that meet their vision and the users’ requirements.

This is a great opportunity for a talented and experienced Scrum Master to join SDG, and help deliver software that our members value. As a key player in our Agile delivery process, you'll play a critical role in driving the adoption and success of Agile methodologies and coaching our development teams to success.

We’re looking for an experienced Scrum Master, with a background supporting software development teams to join us. The successful candidate will bring a deep understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and delivery processes, as well as a proven track record of building self-sufficient, autonomous teams. You will be responsible for leading and facilitating agile ceremonies, coaching and mentoring team members, and ensuring the successful implementation of scrum and agile methodologies across SDG.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Lead and facilitate agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-up meetings, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Working with development teams, facilitating the delivery of quality software using simple Agile processes.
• Collaborate with other Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and stakeholders to share best practice and ensure consistency in the application of agile methodologies across the organisation
• Act as a servant leader, working with the Product Owner help them to manage their vision and requirements in an agile manner.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by facilitating feedback sessions and promoting open communication among team members.

We are looking for:

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, including experience leading and facilitating agile ceremonies.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and coaching skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and leadership.
• Ability to drive change and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Don’t meet every single requirement?
We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box but we realise the ‘perfect candidate’ doesn’t exist. So, if you can do most of what we’re looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

Why work at Jisc:
Our vision is for the UK to be a world leader in technology for education and research and our mission is to power and empower our members with the technology and data they need to succeed. We know that digital technology has the ability to transform the student experience. We have the experience, expertise and know-how to drive that transformation.

At Jisc, everyone plays a key role and gets the chance to feel part of it, that to us is the definition of a meaningful career. We want to create a culture of lifelong learning. You can look forward to a rewarding job with opportunities to develop and make a real difference to the education and research sectors.

We celebrate diversity, embrace our differences and know that this is critical for our success. We work hard to make sure we’re inclusive and we are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. So, if you are great at what you do and share our values, we want to hear from you.

At Jisc we believe a balance between your personal and professional life is essential to your happiness and fulfilment. We work flexibly at Jisc and focus on outputs rather than presenteeism and are open to a whole range of ways of working. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life.

We offer hybrid working and although the majority of our staff work from home, getting face to face is something we value and find time for when we can. If you prefer an office environment all our hubs are open and offer a great space to work.

Our benefits are great too. We offer:

• Flexible work pattern, which can adapt to suit your schedules and personal commitments
• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and an additional three closure days over Christmas
• A generous pension scheme with above average employer contributions
• A range of leave options, including parental leave, volunteer leave and even career breaks.
• A generous budget to attend conferences and in-person training
• Allocated allowance of up to £250 to equip your home office
• A company culture which supports and promotes personal learning and development, including access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning
• Mental health first aid trained staff and supportive environment, plus your own Wellbeing allowance to spend on wellbeing for you
• Financial well-being support
• Discounts on big-name high-street stores
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee recognition awards and travel loans

Equality, diversity and inclusion
At Jisc, we strive to be best in practice and are working hard to achieve progressive change. ‘Always inclusive’ is one of our six guiding principles - a principle which actively encourages acceptance of differences within individuals.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, neurodivergence, trans status, veteran status or gender identity.

Application process:

Please do let us know what reasonable adjustments you need made to the application or selection process so you can do your best. We will be happy to help you.

Just so you know, the closing date for applications is 20.02.2023