Skills

Scrum Training Facilitation Coaching Agile

Job Specifications

Gigged.AI is a freelance talent marketplace specialising in the IT and technology sector. We have an opportunity live at the moment with one of our clients for an Agile Coach/Scrum Master - Outside IR35 - UK Based

If interested then you must submit a proposal through the Gigged.AI website for this gig. You can do so here - https://app.gigged.ai/

Agile Coach/Scrum Master - Outside IR35 - UK Based

Engagement Details:

- Outside IR35 (pending final determination)

- Hybrid, occasional travel to Glasgow office

- 6 month initial contract

- £450–£500 per day

- Start Date within 2/3 weeks

We are undertaking a major digital and operational transformation and is seeking an experienced Agile Delivery Lead / Scrum Master to design, implement, and embed a structured Agile delivery framework across its technology teams. The organisation currently operates with limited formal methodology, and this role will play a key part in improving delivery effectiveness, collaboration, and transparency. The first team you will be working with is the Enterprise App \ ERP team - so any previous experience of this would be beneficial.

Key Objectives

- Design and implement a fit-for-purpose Agile delivery framework aligned to our organisational structure and strategic goals.

- Coach and embed Agile practices across cross-functional technology and business teams.

- Serve as Scrum Master for one or more delivery squads, acting as a hands-on practitioner while developing internal capability.

- Establish Agile ceremonies, tools, and best practices suitable for a maturing delivery environment.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

Core Responsibilities

- Assess current delivery approach, processes, and maturity across teams.

- Develop a tailored Agile playbook or framework applicable to both technology and business functions.

- Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, backlog refinement, and demos.

- Support backlog creation, prioritisation, refinement, and develop an improved framework for business-led prioritisation.

- Identify, manage, and resolve delivery impediments to maintain momentum.

- Coach Product Owners, Delivery Leads, and wider stakeholders on Agile roles, responsibilities, and best practices.

- Recommend and support adoption of tools and practices to enhance Agile delivery.

- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and iterative delivery across teams.

Expected Deliverables

- Documented Agile framework or playbook tailored to our organisation

- Defined backlog structure and sprint cadence for key teams

- Successful delivery and facilitation of Agile ceremonies for at least one core team

- Training and coaching sessions for internal team members and stakeholders

- Summary report at the end of the engagement detailing outcomes, recommendations, and next steps

About the Company

Gigged.AI exists to eradicate tech skill shortages for enterprises using the power of internal mobility and our contingent talent network. Our products employ AI and skills-based matching to put the right people into the right roles with rapid speed and efficiency. Our Internal Talent Marketplace (ITM) provides skills analytics within a workforce and matches employees to the right projects, reducing the need for expensive external hires and improving retention. This solution can be deployed in hours and delivers ROI within ... Know more