Senior Lead (Scrum Master)

• Location
• Leicester - Hybrid
• Vacancy Type
• Fixed Term/Full Time
• Application Deadline
• Friday, January 2, 2026
• Job Summary
• Who are we?

  The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) is a leading global organisation, which provides health, safety and environmental qualifications. Our internationally recognised qualifications help to raise the competence of safety and environmental professionals as well as individuals at all levels in the workplace. NEBOSH qualifications are highly respected by governments, employers and our learners.

  Tens of thousands of people from more than 170 countries study for a NEBOSH qualification every year, learning with our network of over 450 Learning Partners.

  Our Vision -We enable and inspire the world of work and wider environment to be a safer and healthier place.Our Mission- We provide world-class and accessible, health, safety, environment, risk and wellbeing qualifications and services.

  We are at an exciting and crucial point in our journey. We have seen significant growth in revenues and registrations over the last few years both in the UK and internationally.

  There is now an opportunity to enable the business for further growth, through the transformation and modernisation of our IT platforms and systems.

  The demand is already there, we now need someone with exceptional ability to drive, shape and scale up our IT platforms to build our capacity to meet the demand.

  Scrum Master (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)Location:Hybrid working - Leicester. Potentially 1-2 days a week in the office depending on requirements.Salary:circa £45,000-£48,000 (Dependent on demonstrated skills, knowledge, and industry experience)What is the role?

  As a Scrum Master you'll play a pivotal role in our mission-driven journey.

  Your responsibilities will include:

  • Implementing Agile frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban
  • Facilitating all scrum events such as stand-ups, planning sessions and retrospectives
  • Drive the projects forward
  • Coaching and training teams how to use Scrum and Kanban
  • Using data points (velocity, cycle time, burndowns) to improve teams’ performance
  • Ensuring that transparency is being used to show where we are with delivery
  • Supporting Product Owners and Business Analyst’s to deliver and roll out multiple projects.
  • Delivery and release management
  • Inspect and adapt to improve ways of working over time
  • Help facilitate Big Room Planning sessions
  Where will you likely be at the moment?

  We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master with a strong background in technology and hands-on experience with Agile methodologies. If you have a proven track record of guiding teams through complex projects and fostering a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply. As a Scrum Master, you excel in coaching teams, facilitating Scrum events, and removing impediments to ensure smooth delivery of high-quality products. You demonstrate effective leadership, strong communication with stakeholders, and a passion for empowering teams to continuously improve. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fostering high-performing, self-organising teams and is eager to drive meaningful change within our organisation. We welcome applications from highly motivated and energetic people coming from a different background who would bring transferable skills to the role.

  What next?

  If NEBOSH has caught your attention – which we hope it has! – and the role profile sounds like it is something, you could succeed in; we would love to hear from you.

  Please send us your CV with a covering letter detailing why you should be considered for this role.

  We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

  Other benefits
  • Company Pension (10% employer)
  • Enhanced holidays (FTE 25 days raising to 33 days with service)
  • Health Care Cash Plan
  • Private Medical
  • 3 x salary Death in Service
  • Discounted Gym membership
  • Cycle scheme
  • Holiday Buying scheme
  • Extensive discounts and exclusive offers
  • Free parking

  Please note – if we receive a high number of applications, we may close the application window earlier than advertised so if you are interested in the role, please submit an application as early as possible.

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