Scrum Master
Posted 2 days ago by Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Limited
£386 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Hounslow, London
Summary: This role is for a Scrum Master on a 12-month contract based at Heathrow Airport, focusing on airline and aviation software within Agile feature teams. The position emphasizes championing Agile values, facilitating team ceremonies, and driving continuous improvement. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid environment, balancing on-site and remote work while making a significant impact on delivery and transformation. Ideal for those passionate about Agile methodologies and innovation in a dynamic setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accelerate value delivery and Agile maturity across feature teams
- Facilitate team and train ceremonies (planning, review, standup, retrospectives, PI planning)
- Champion Scrum/Kanban/SAFe practices and drive continuous improvement
- Empower, coach, and inspire cross-functional teams as an Agile guardian
- Optimise delivery flow, track key metrics, and manage risks
- Encourage stakeholder collaboration and Communities of Practice
- Publish team goals, enable transparency, and drive improvement actions
- Assess team Agile maturity every 3 months, and define improvement actions
- Share pain points, foster relentless improvement and facilitate retrospectives
Key Skills:
- Experience as a Scrum Master within Agile feature teams
- Strong communication and coaching skills; able to influence and build strong relationships
- Change management, adaptability and problem-solving mindset
- Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
- Interest in Agile feature development; challenge the status quo
- Airline / Departure Control System or Aléa Suite knowledge is desirable
Salary (Rate): £386/day
City: Hounslow
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
This is a fantastic hybrid Scrum Master contract opportunity based at Heathrow Airport working on airline / aviation software, offering real impact within Agile feature teams focused on delivery and transformation. You'll enjoy a dynamic environment, champion Agile values, and help teams achieve best-in-class results. If you are driven by continuous improvement and want to make innovation happen, this role is for you.
Your Responsibilities
- Accelerate value delivery and Agile maturity across feature teams
- Facilitate team and train ceremonies (planning, review, standup, retrospectives, PI planning)
- Champion Scrum/Kanban/SAFe practices and drive continuous improvement
- Empower, coach, and inspire cross-functional teams as an Agile guardian
- Optimise delivery flow, track key metrics, and manage risks
- Encourage stakeholder collaboration and Communities of Practice
- Publish team goals, enable transparency, and drive improvement actions
- Assess team Agile maturity every 3 months, and define improvement actions
- Share pain points, foster relentless improvement and facilitate retrospectives
Key Skills & Experience
- Experience as a Scrum Master within Agile feature teams
- Strong communication and coaching skills; able to influence and build strong relationships
- Change management, adaptability and problem-solving mindset
- Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
- Interest in Agile feature development; challenge the status quo
- Airline / Departure Control System or Aléa Suite knowledge is desirable
Why Apply?
You'll be at the cutting edge of Agile delivery - empowered to shape team culture, unlock value, and leave a legacy of transformation. If you thrive in dynamic settings, value hybrid work-life balance, and want to drive change at scale, this is your next contract.
If you've held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: Scrum Master, Agile Coach, SAFe Practitioner, Kanban Lead, Agile Team Facilitator, PI Planning Lead, Feature Team Lead, Cross-functional Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Airline Systems, Departure Control System, Aléa Suite.
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