Senior Scrum Master
About this role
Job Advertisement: Senior Scrum Master
Position: Senior Scrum Master
Agency Partner: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
Client: BAE Systems (Combat Systems Team)
Location: Various locations across the UK and Scotland (Flexible/Hybrid: average 1 day on-site per week subject to business needs)
Salary: Circa £68,500 dependent on skills and experience (DOE)
Job Type: Permanent / Experienced Professionals (Engineering)
Closing Date: 29th September 2026 (Note: Interviews will take place week commencing 12th October 2026; the client reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received)
About Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we specialize in connecting exceptional Agile leadership and engineering talent with world-class organizations that pioneer progress and protect what matters most. We are proud to partner with BAE Systems to source an experienced Senior Scrum Master to champion Agile delivery for their next-generation naval software initiatives.
About the Role
In this vital leadership role, you will play a key part in the agile delivery of Navy software solutions, ensuring strict alignment with the Product Owner's vision while championing Scrum and DevSecOps best practices. Working closely with software engineers and stakeholders, you will facilitate Agile ceremonies, remove obstacles, coach team members, and drive continuous improvement to deliver high-quality, reliable software for complex Royal Navy systems.
Core Duties & Responsibilities:
Champion the utilization of Agile and DevSecOps approaches for creating new and modified code/test modules as part of wider product solutions.
Lead and facilitate the effective day-to-day operation of the Scrum team.
Drive continuous learning and feedback loops in relation to the DevSecOps development lifecycle.
Undertake direct line management responsibilities and coach team members, Product Owners, and stakeholders in Agile frameworks, fostering self-organization and accountability.
What We Are Looking For (Essential Skills & Qualifications):
Agile Experience: Significant professional experience operating as a Scrum Master within fast-paced Agile delivery environments.
Facilitation & Communication: Proven ability to facilitate collaborative workshops and drive consensus amongst diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Coaching Background: Demonstrated success coaching teams and leaders in adopting and scaling Agile ways of working (holding a CSM, PSM, or equivalent Agile certification is preferred).
Educational & Professional Background: Academic qualification in a STEM-related subject, alongside the ability or willingness to work toward becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng) through a recognized professional institution.
Security Note: Due to defense and export control restrictions, all applicants must achieve at least a Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher levels of National Security Vetting may apply where required.
Why Apply Through Supportive Bridge?
When you partner with Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, you receive dedicated guidance and expert advocacy throughout your hiring journey. Securing this prestigious role with BAE Systems also provides:
High-Impact Naval Projects: Shape the future of maritime defence by supporting mission-critical software deployed within complex naval ship environments.
Competitive Package: Earn a competitive salary of circa £68,500 (DOE), supported by flexible hybrid working arrangements, financial wellbeing schemes, and lifestyle benefits.
Supportive Culture: Thrive in an inclusive, collaborative workplace that champions continuous learning, professional chartership, and career empowerment.