SCRUM Master

Building innovative solutions; enabling safer workplaces for everyone. We’ll create a safer working world, building software to support a global network of responsible buyers, suppliers and partners. At Alcumus we take the pain out of compliance for over 50,000 organisations globally, helping them protect their people, their operations, and the planet. The tech we build today will create a better tomorrow.

Department: Technology

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London, UK

Reporting To: Senior SCRUM Master

Responsibilities

• Guide and coach assigned Scrum Team(s) and organisation on how to use Agile/Scrum practices and values to deliver quality software that aligns with customer needs.
• Schedule and facilitate all Scrum team events for assigned teams, ensuring they are appropriately time‑boxed and the discussion is kept on topic.
• Assess the Scrum maturity of the assigned team(s) and organisation, coaching the team(s) to higher levels of maturity at a sustainable pace.
• Support the assigned Scrum Team(s) by using a servant leadership style and leading by example.
• Personify Scrum and Agile.
• Guide and coach assigned Scrum Team(s) on self‑organisation to fill in the intentional gaps left in the Agile/Scrum frameworks.
• Remove impediments that cannot be resolved within the assigned team(s) by identifying appropriate personnel within the organisation and actively working with them.
• Support and coach the Product Owner(s) for assigned Scrum team(s), especially with respect to product backlog refinement and management.
• Manage the assigned Scrum team(s) board & team space in our organisation’s Agile/Scrum project management software (JIRA & Confluence).
• Track and compile metrics and reports providing transparency to the team, department, and organisation, facilitating the process of inspection and adaptation.
• Facilitate discussion, decision making, conflict resolution and getting the work done.

Qualifications

• Education level – Bachelor's degree (B.A) preferable.
• Years of experience – 1–2 years in an Agile/Scrum environment preferable.
• Must be comfortable with the following software: Jira (JQL, metrics, etc.), Confluence, MS Excel, proficient personal computer skills including e‑mail, record keeping, word processing, spreadsheets, slides, etc., Experience with MS‑Teams/Outlook Calendar.
• Certificates & Licenses – CSM or PSM I.
• Ability to write routine reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees within the organisation.
• Understanding of statistical measures such as mean, median, mode, percentiles, range, variance, and standard deviation.
• Strong soft skills (communication, conflict resolution, negotiation, etc.).

Benefits

• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Generous annual leave
• Healthcare Plan
• Annual Giving Day – an extra day to give back to yourself or your community
• Cycle‑to‑work Scheme
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Life Assurance – 3× base salary
• Rewards Program – access to discounts and cashback
• LinkedIn Learning License for upskilling & development

Alcumus is proudly an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring that no candidate is discriminated against because of gender identity and expression, race, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, colour, region, creed, national origin, or sex. We are dedicated to growing a diverse team while continuing to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe and empowered to be themselves.

What You Can Expect If You Apply:

• A response to your application within 15 working days.
• An interview process consisting of:

• An initial discovery call with the recruiter.
• A first stage interview via Microsoft Teams.
• Additional interview (likely face to face) with the stakeholders you’ll be working with closely in the role.