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Scrum Master (12-month FTC)
Enthusiastic & Collaborative Scrum Master Opportunity
We're looking for an enthusiastic and collaborative Scrum Master to play a key role in driving the adoption and continuous improvement of Agile ways of working within our Fulfilment and Data Team, supporting projects across Amazon Operations and Distribution Data.
This is an exiting [](#deliberately সং ajax) opportunity to work with cross-functional teams, helping to create an environment where collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement can thrive. By championing Agile principles and practices, you’ll support teams in delivering meaningful process and technology improvements.
This is a part-time, fixed-term opportunity (25 hours/week) until October 2027.
About the Role
As a Scrum Master, you’ll facilitate effective Agile workstructures and ceremonies across internal and cross-departmental projects. Supporting teams to foster trust, transparency, and agility, you’ll remove obstacles, drive productivity, and ensure seamless delivery of initiatives for lasting business improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage scope and timelines for cross-project workflows
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, etc.)
- Coach team members in Agile practices (encouraging self-management, training, empowerment)
- Lead effective conflict resolution while strengthening internal collaboration
- Collaborate with stakeholders to optimise backlog prioritisation and new priorities
- Maintain data clarity by ensuring deliverables meet quality standards at sprint end
- Foster a culture where teams truly own outcomes, gaining fulfillment from their work
- Apply servant-leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, and adaptability
- Maintain and update tools such as:
- Confluence
- Jira Boards
- Lucidchart
- Team roadmaps
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What You’ll Bring
Essential Requirements
- Proven Agile/Scrum Master experience in process/product development environments
- Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (e.g., SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, from inception through outcomes)
- Strong problem-solver, with attention to detail
- Values process rhythm, discipline, and balanced workload prioritisation
Preferred Criteria
- Certifications (Scrum, Disciplined Agile, Kanban)
- experience with hybrid/remote team facilitation and frameworks
- Commitment to disability-friendly practices (≥ 2021 Disability Confident scheme recognition)
Disability Confidence Note: Organisations that participate actively in this initiative will interview eligible applicants—even if others match the role requirements—on a fair, transparent basis.
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Application Instructions
Submit your CV and cover letter (addressing why you’re the ideal candidate) by 11:59pm on Monday, 13th July. A clear, concise (1–2 pages), personal cover letter is critical—avoid generic versions.
Salary & Structure
- Yearly base salary: ~£40,000 (25-hour/week hybrid role)
- Adjusted to reflect alignment of your experience
- Flexible benefits: Performance bonus, enhanced leave offerings
- Work location:
- Hybrid model requiring two office days at our Frating, Essex headquarters
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- For further queries or reasonable adjustment requests: please contact [private email enclosing application form].
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