Scrum Master Contract Position in Shropshire UK - Agile Delivery Role

Further Details

A contract Scrum Master job opportunity in Shropshire, United Kingdom, is now available through Whitehall Resources Ltd. This inside IR35 position requires an agile delivery professional to facilitate Scrum and/or Kanban practices across two development teams. Additionally, professional growth are available for qualified candidates. Candidates must possess strong stakeholder engagement skills, experience managing timelines and dependencies, and the ability to maintain delivery tooling such as Jira. The role offers a monthly GBP salary and requires UK work eligibility. Apply by 28 December 2026 to secure this professional contract position in the United Kingdom's IT sector.

Scrum Master Contract Position in Shropshire, United Kingdom

Whitehall Resources Ltd is currently seeking a qualified Scrum Master for a 6-month contract position in Shropshire, United Kingdom. This inside IR35 role is perfect for agile professionals looking to make an immediate impact in a dynamic environment. Explore these career opportunities with competitive benefits. The position involves facilitating agile delivery across two dev/ops teams, ensuring alignment with client priorities and driving continuous improvement in team performance.

Key highlights of this opportunity include:

• Contract position with a competitive monthly salary in GBP
• Hybrid working arrangement in Shropshire, UK
• Inside IR35 compliance required
• Proven experience as a Scrum Master or agile delivery role
• Strong knowledge of Scrum and/or Kanban methodologies
• Experience with Jira and reporting tools desirable

This role is ideal for professionals seeking contract work in the United Kingdom's IT sector. Ensure you have UK work eligibility before applying. The application deadline is 28 December 2026.

Skills

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master or in an agile delivery role
• Strong knowledge of Scrum and/or Kanban methodologies
• Experience delivering in complex, multi-stream environments
• Ability to manage timelines, risks, and dependencies effectively
• Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills
• Desirable Scrum certification (e.g
• PSM I) and experience with Jira/reporting tools

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate agile delivery using Scrum and/or Kanban practices, ensuring strong team flow and alignment to client priorities
• Coordinate day-to-day delivery activities across project and live service workstreams
• Lead core agile ceremonies (stand-ups, planning, reviews, retrospectives)
• Monitor delivery performance, managing risks, issues, and dependencies, and escalating where required
• Provide clear reporting and maintain visibility of progress across stakeholders
• Ensure alignment between change delivery and live service operations, including incident and release coordination
• Drive continuous improvement, embedding effective, consistent delivery practices and supporting high-performing, self-organising teams
• Maintain delivery tooling (e.g
• Jira) and ensure accurate tracking, metrics, and governance artefacts

How to apply

1. 💼 Apply online at the provided link: Apply Now
2. 📝 Prepare your CV highlighting relevant Scrum Master experience and agile certifications
3. 🎓 Ensure you have any Scrum certifications (e.g. PSM I) ready for submission
4. 📅 Note the application deadline: 28 December 2026
5. ✅ Verify your eligibility to work in the United Kingdom
6. 📧 Whitehall Resources is an equal opportunities employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration