At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead agile teams to deliver tech and process improvements in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join Southern Water, transforming the UK's water industry with innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £70,000, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse workplace committed to inclusion and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainability and service excellence in a vital industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in agile methodologies and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 70000 £ per year.
Job Details
- Closing Date: 2026-08-02
- Location: Hybrid working between our head office in Worthing and home
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday
- Salary: Up to £70,000 depending on skills and experience
About The Role
We’re looking for 2 Scrum Masters to join our growing Automation, Digital and Process Improvement capability at Southern Water. These are exciting opportunities to help shape the way we deliver technology and process change across the business. As a Scrum Master, you’ll act as a servant leader for agile delivery teams, helping to remove obstacles, drive continuous improvement and ensure our teams are set up to deliver value effectively and sustainably.
Role
While both roles share a common focus on agile delivery, stakeholder engagement and enabling high‑performing teams, they support different areas of our transformation agenda:
- Scrum Master – Automation & Process Engineering: supporting the delivery of automation and process improvement initiatives, working closely with developers, process engineers and business stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation and improve operational efficiency.
- Scrum Master – Data Products & Platforms: supporting digital delivery teams responsible for customer, operational or enterprise technology solutions, helping teams deliver scalable products and services that improve outcomes for customers and colleagues.
Whichever team you join, you’ll play a key role in fostering agile ways of working, facilitating Scrum ceremonies, managing dependencies and helping teams continuously improve their performance and delivery capability.
Essential
What you’ll bring to the role:
- Facilitating agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, sprint reviews and retrospectives
- Coaching teams in agile principles, practices and continuous improvement
- Identifying and removing impediments that impact delivery
- Working closely with Product Owners and business stakeholders to ensure priorities and objectives are clearly understood
- Supporting delivery planning, progress tracking and reporting through tools such as Jira and related agile toolsets
- Helping teams manage risks, dependencies and delivery challenges
- Promoting collaboration across business and technology teams
- Driving adoption of agile best practice and fostering a culture of transparency, accountability and learning
Desirable
- Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, SAFe or equivalent)
- Experience working within regulated industries or large operational environments
- Knowledge of DevOps, SRE or modern product delivery practices
Role‑specific Experience
For the Automation & Process Engineering position, experience supporting automation, workflow improvement, Power Platform technologies or business process improvement initiatives would be beneficial. For the Data Products & Platforms position, experience supporting software development, product delivery or customer‑facing digital platforms would be advantageous.
About Southern Water
Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025‑30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed. You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long‑term value creation. Our mission is to protect and enhance life through water and we need passionate people to help us achieve it.
Our Commitment to Diversity
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Additional Information
In line with Southern Water’s security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years. Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all pre‑employment checks, including security vetting. Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process, Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation.
Scrum Master: Agile Leader for Automation & Data (Hybrid) in Worthing employer: Southern Water
Southern Water is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises environmental sustainability and compliance. With a focus on employee growth, the company provides opportunities for professional development in the utilities sector, all while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid working model. Join us in making a meaningful impact on water management and environmental protection in a supportive and innovative environment.
