Scrum Master

**Jisc**is looking for a **Scrum Master** to join our team on a **Hybrid** basis
- office based with full flexibility to work from home or at any of our main hubs (London, Bristol, Manchester and Harwell).In return, you will receive a competitive salary **up to £50,000 (depending on experience).**

**About Us**:
Jisc is the UK higher, further education and skills sectors’ not-for-profit organisation for digital services and solutions. We believe education and research improves lives, and technology improves education and research.

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 thestudent experience. We have the experience, expertise and know-how to drive that transformation.

**The Scrum Master 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 meettheir 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 methodologiesand coaching our development teams to success.

**Responsibilities as our Scrum Master?**
- 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
- 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

**What we’re looking for in our Scrum Master**:

- 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

**What can we offer you as our Scrum Master?**
- 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

If you have the skills and experience, we require for this role and are looking for a new challenge then please click ‘apply’ today to be forwarded to our on-line recruitment portal and become our new **Scrum Master**.

Thank you for your interest in Jisc.