Agile Coach

3 months ago

Bracknell, United Kingdom Head Office Full time

**At a glance**

This is a hybrid working role, therefore your time will primarily be split between working from home and the Bracknell or London Head Office. However, there will also be an expectation to visit other locations as the need arises.

**Contract type**

This position is a Fixed Term 12 months - Please note this is not a contractor day rate role.

**About the role**

We have more exciting opportunities to join our process team as an Agile coach for a 12 month Fixed
- Term Contract. In this role, you will be responsible for teaching and enabling agile practices within teams at the Partnership across the entire life cycle, focused on creating business agility and maximising value creation. You will with teams across the business, from those already skilled in agile ways of working to those embarking on an agile learning journey, to take new products and strategic priorities from idea through to implementation.

The ideal Agile Coach will be responsible for working with teams to understand what they need, building a development plan and delivering suitable coaching, mentoring or training interventions with the goal of improving performance and value delivery.

We are looking for a passion and responsible for delivering customer and business value through the development of high performing cross
- functional teams.

**What will you be doing?**
- Champion agile adoption throughout the organisation by working with teams and driving the use of agile tools and processes. This may include coaching in SAFe, LeSS, Scrum, Kanban, and/or Lean.
- Work with existing agile teams to diagnose where there are issues or opportunities to continually improve team ways of working or performance.
- Provide practical and contextual coaching guidance to a number of individuals and teams, both technical and non-technical, including leaders.
- Leverage appropriate agile principles tools and techniques to help the Partnership adopt and embed new ways of working aligned with the needs of the customers and business.
- Train Partners/teams in Agile and Lean principles, and then help the team members put their training into action.
- Evangelise agile ways of working across the organisation and industry to drive awareness and adoption, create engagement and ensure we are at the forefront of latest thinking.
- Lead the set up of new agile teams, reviewing the going performance of established teams and resetting teams where necessary.
- Trial and develop new techniques and establish patterns and standards for agile ways of working.
- Actively participate in a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation.
- Be an active member of the profession, building a Community of Practice within the Partnership.

**Essential Skills**
- Experience as an Agile coach, working with multiple cross-functional teams.
- Experience in delivering agile training.
- Agile frameworks and/or coaching qualifications.
- Proven ability to articulate agile methods, tools and terms to teams and executives alike.
- Knowledge & experience of Agile teachings, approaches, behaviours and of helping both teams and the wider organisation to address the dysfunctions that may result from teams and others misinterpreting, ignoring or rejecting Lean and Agile values and principles.

**What else could you bring? (Desirable Skills)**
- Experience in working with non technical teams to introduce and hone agile ways of working to deliver customer value.
- Experience in developing training and have an understanding of how people learn

**Benefits of the Partnership**

You will enjoy 25% discount at John Lewis and 20% in Waitrose

The Partnership has a competitive pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay)

Excellent work-life balance, including a focus on well-being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy

Find out more about the extensive range of exciting benefits that you could enjoy when you join us on our website under About the Partnership; Benefits LINK

**Next Steps**

You'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.

Thanks for your patience in the meantime and for showing an interest in joining the John Lewis Partnership

For External applicants - Please click on the link below for the role profile

For Internal applicants only - You would like to view the job outline for this role please copy and paste the following link into your browser Internal Link

For internal use only:
LI-JLPGR

LI-HYBRID

LI-HEADOFFICE

LI-MG1

  • Enterprise Agility Coach

    3 months ago

    Bracknell, United Kingdom Head Office Full time

    **At a glance** This is a hybrid working role, therefore your time will primarily be split between working from home and the London/ Head Office. However, there will also be an expectation to visit other locations as the need arises. The salary range for this role is set at £ 57,600.00 - £92,400.00 **Contract type** This position is a...

  • Enterprise Agility Lead

    3 months ago

    Bracknell, United Kingdom Head Office Full time

    **At a glance** This is a hybrid working role, therefore your time will primarily be split between working from home and the Bracknell Head Office. However, there will also be an expectation to visit other locations (London) on occasions as the need arises. The salary range for this role is set at £68,500 to £128,000 **Contract type** This position is...

  • Beauty Retail Store Manager

    6 days ago

    Bracknell, Bracknell Forest, United Kingdom The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Full time

    About the RoleThe Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is seeking a dynamic and inspirational Store/Retail Business Manager to lead, coach and develop our team of Retail Artists to achieve sales, customer service and operational targets.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute an agile business plan to recruit and retain customers through strategic targeting,...

  • Beauty Retail Store Manager

    6 days ago

    Bracknell, Bracknell Forest, United Kingdom The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Full time

    About the RoleThe Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is seeking a dynamic and inspirational Store/Retail Business Manager to lead, coach and develop our team of Retail Artists to achieve sales, customer service and operational targets.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute an agile business plan to recruit and retain customers through strategic targeting,...

  • Engineering Manager, Fleet Systems EMEA

    3 weeks ago

    Bracknell, United Kingdom Avis Budget Group Full time

    Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together, we’re moving the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer-focused solutions. Our culture is performance driven, where we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards....

  • Engineering Manager, Fleet Systems EMEA

    3 weeks ago

    Bracknell, United Kingdom Avis Budget Group Full time

    Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together, we’re moving the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer-focused solutions. Our culture is performance driven, where we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards....

  • Engineering Manager, Fleet Systems EMEA

    3 weeks ago

    Bracknell, United Kingdom Avis Budget Group Full time

    Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together, we’re moving the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer-focused solutions. Our culture is performance driven, where we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards....

  • Engineering Manager, Fleet Systems EMEA

    1 month ago

    Bracknell, United Kingdom Avis Budget Group Full time

    Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together, we’re moving the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer-focused solutions. Our culture is performance driven, where we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards....

  • Product & Experience Design Lead

    5 months ago

    Bracknell, United Kingdom Head Office Full time

    **Role Purpose**: As Product & Experience Design Lead you willl lead a team of Product Designers, UX Designers & UX Researchers to create seamless, customer-centred experiences and across all digital customer touchpoints. You will be accountable for driving forward the end-to-end experience across all online and digital in-store journeys, delivering a best...

  • Cx Lead

    3 months ago

    Bracknell, United Kingdom Waitrose Full time

    To lead on the development of an omnichannel CX Strategy and Vision, defining how the brand proposition comes to life across customer touchpoints and across Waitrose physical and digital real estate, setting out clear CX guardrails and measurable customer and commercial outcomes. Once developed, you will lead on delivering and maintaining that strategy end...

  • Cx Lead

    3 months ago

    Bracknell, United Kingdom Waitrose Full time

    To lead on the development of an omnichannel CX Strategy and Vision, defining how the brand proposition comes to life across customer touchpoints and across Waitrose physical and digital real estate, setting out clear CX guardrails and measurable customer and commercial outcomes. Once developed, you will lead on delivering and maintaining that strategy end...

  • Training Consultants in Project Management

    3 months ago

    Bracknell, United Kingdom ILX Group Full time

    **The Opportunities** Are you an experienced Project Management Trainer with a track record of successful project deliveryif soplease get in touch! **About You** You will have one or more certifications in Project Management (APM, PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, etc.). You will have real successful project management delivery experiences that help you bring our...

  • MAC Cosmetics

    1 week ago

    Bracknell, United Kingdom MAC Full time

    MAC Cosmetics - Retail Manager - Fenwick - 37.5 Hours Store/Retail/Business Manager M·A·C is the world’s leading professional MAKEUP AUTHORITY because of our unrivaled expertise in makeup artistry. M·A·C celebrates diversity and INDIVIDUALITY — all ages, all races, all sexes. M·A·C is a proud COMMUNITY of professional makeup artists. M·A·C is at...

  • MAC Cosmetics

    7 days ago

    BRACKNELL, United Kingdom MAC Full time

    Store/Retail/Business Manager M·A·C is the world's leading professional MAKEUP AUTHORITY because of our unrivaled expertise in makeup artistry. M·A·C celebrates diversity and INDIVIDUALITY - all ages, all races, all sexes. M·A·C is a proud COMMUNITY of professional makeup artists. M·A·C is at the forefront of TRENDSETTING, collaborating with leading...

  • Tech Lead

    3 months ago

    Bracknell, United Kingdom Evelyn Partners Full time

    **Company Description**: Evelyn Partners is the UK’s leading integrated wealth management and professional services group, with over 186 years of experience in helping generations of people and businesses to thrive. We offer an extensive range of financial and professional services to individuals, family trusts, professional intermediaries, charities and...

  • Tech Lead

    3 months ago

    Bracknell, United Kingdom Evelyn Partners Full time

    **Company Description** Evelyn Partners is the UK’s leading integrated wealth management and professional services group, with over 186 years of experience in helping generations of people and businesses to thrive. We offer an extensive range of financial and professional services to individuals, family trusts, professional intermediaries, charities and...

  • Tech Lead

    3 months ago

    Bracknell, United Kingdom Evelyn Partners Full time

    **Company Description**: Evelyn Partners is the UK’s leading integrated wealth management and professional services group, with over 186 years of experience in helping generations of people and businesses to thrive. We offer an extensive range of financial and professional services to individuals, family trusts, professional intermediaries, charities and...

  • Store Manager

    2 months ago

    BRACKNELL, United Kingdom HOLLAND AND BARRETT Full time

    Job Type: Permanent Store Location: High Street, Bracknell Hours: 38.75 hours per week Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum DOE, 25% colleague discount, 28-days annual leave pro rata THE JOB Are you passionate about customer service? Keen to continue your career with the largest UK Health and Wellness Retailer? As our Retail Store Manager, you'll be an...

  • Senior Software Engineer

    1 day ago

    Bracknell, Bracknell Forest, United Kingdom Evelyn Partners Full time

    About Evelyn PartnersEvelyn Partners is a leading integrated wealth management and professional services group, with a rich history of over 186 years of experience in helping individuals and businesses thrive.We offer a comprehensive range of financial and professional services to individuals, family trusts, professional intermediaries, charities, and...

  • Senior Software Engineer

    1 day ago

    Bracknell, Bracknell Forest, United Kingdom Evelyn Partners Full time

    About Evelyn PartnersEvelyn Partners is a leading integrated wealth management and professional services group, with a rich history of over 186 years of experience in helping individuals and businesses thrive.We offer a comprehensive range of financial and professional services to individuals, family trusts, professional intermediaries, charities, and...