Lead Scrum Master (12-Month FTC) in London

Legal & General (L&G) is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor. We’ve been safeguarding people’s financial futures since 1836, and strive to build a better society, while improving the lives of our customers and creating value for shareholders. We are one of the world’s largest asset managers and provide powerful asset origination capabilities.

Our Retail business supports customers throughout their lives, to help them save, plan, protect and enjoy retirement. We’re a leading provider of retirement and protection solutions, aiming to support our c.12.8 million policyholders and workplace members throughout their lifelong financial journeys.

Are you passionate about empowering teams, driving meaningful change, and shaping the future of Agile ways of working? We’re looking for a Lead Scrum Master to join us in Retail Operations, where you’ll champion collaboration, coach high‑performing teams, and help evolve our Agile culture. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact across a complex and forward‑thinking organisation.

What you’ll be doing:

• Coaching Agile teams and enabling them to develop, collaborate and deliver effectively across multiple initiatives
• Facilitating scrum events and creating an environment where continuous learning and improvement thrive
• Supporting the adoption of Agile ways of working and contributing to organisation‑wide transformation activity
• Guiding teams and Product Owners in forecasting, planning and delivering work using Agile principles
• Enabling teams to resolve challenges constructively, promoting openness, respect and healthy communication
• Mentoring Scrum Masters and contributing to a strong, supportive and engaged Community of Practice
• Developing training materials and delivering Agile learning sessions to grow capability across the business
• Working with stakeholders to identify opportunities, adapt approaches and ensure teams can deliver within a regulated environment

Who we’re looking for:

• Experience leading Scrum and Agile teams in complex or highly regulated environments
• Strong coaching skills with the ability to support individuals, teams and leaders on their Agile journey
• Deep understanding of Agile frameworks, tools and techniques, with the ability to apply them pragmatically
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to work across business and technology teams
• Ability to interpret technical information, digital delivery approaches and operating models
• A collaborative mindset, embracing diversity of thought and encouraging innovative problem‑solving
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions, adapt to change and keep teams focused on outcomes
• Certified Scrum Master or Agile Practitioner qualification (e.g., PSM, SAFe); coaching qualifications desirable

Benefits:

• 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. There’s 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)
• Discounts for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online
• Redesigned workspaces that promote connection and collaboration

At L&G, we believe it’s possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. If you join us, you’ll 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.