Scrum Master x2

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This role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you looking for a role which will contribute to global change? Are you an experienced Scrum Master with a track record of success in delivering high quality IT solutions?  Do you have exceptional leadership, vision and influencing skills?  Would you like to join IT during an exciting and challenging period of growth in project delivery?

The University of Leeds is one of the top 100 universities in the world.  We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities.  Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.

As we embark on an ambitious Digital Transformation, we are investing in our IT Service, which is key to developing our learning and research capability as we strive to collaborate across the globe, tackling global issues.

You will be an experienced Scrum master with a proven track record of supporting teams with adoption of Agile Principles and successful delivery of sprints on multiple work streams.

You will lead the Scrum Team to perform to the highest level possible, working with the Product Owner to maximise return on investment. This will ultimately involve removing impediments preventing progression, facilitating meetings and working with the Product Owner to ensure that the Product Backlog is prepared and ready for the next Sprint.

You will have experience of delivering a diverse range of IT solutions using Agile across the full range of IT Service areas.  We are at the start of our Agile journey, you will ideally have experience introducing and embedding Agile, and supporting colleagues in its adoption.

What we offer in return

26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) - That's over 42 days a year!

Generous pension scheme plus life assurance- the University contributes 21.6% of salary

Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.

Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.

Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

If you are looking for a role where you can lead a Scrum team to deliver a diverse range of solutions, apply today.

Closing date: 3rd October 2022.

Interviews will take place on 11th and 13th October 2022.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: Pamela Scott, Senior Programme Manager.