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Talent Acquisition Business Partner @ SmartSearch | Recruitment, Growth and Communication
SmartSearch’s distinctive Anti-Money Laundering verification software protects our clients by offering the most advanced and comprehensive features available from an AML provider.
SmartSearch has grown rapidly by fostering an incredibly collaborative and supportive culture. As we continue our ambitious growth plans, we will strive to remain a truly exciting, rewarding, and unique place to work.
HOW WILL YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
We are looking for a motivated and proactive Scrum Master to join our expanding Agile squads. As a Scrum Master, you will play a key role in supporting the squad’s adoption of Agile practices. You’ll support one or more cross-functional teams by facilitating Scrum ceremonies, removing impediments, and championing a culture of continuous improvement.
This role is perfect for someone early to mid-career in Agile delivery, who’s passionate about empowering teams, driving collaboration, and helping to build a high-performing culture.
Please note: you must be based within a commutable distance to our Ilkley office.
VARIED DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Guide and support Agile teams in applying Scrum practices effectively
* Serve as a coach to team members on Agile mindset and continuous improvement
* Help the team stay focused on sprint goals and remove impediments quickly
* Foster transparency, trust, and collaboration across the team
* Partner with Product Owners to ensure well-refined backlogs and clear priorities
* Track and communicate team performance through Agile metrics (velocity, burndown, etc.)
* Encourage regular feedback and lead retrospectives to drive change
* Work with other Scrum Masters and stakeholders to share learnings and align on best practices
* Facilitate Scrum ceremonies: daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement, psychological safety, and transparency
* Encourage collaboration across key tech functions (engineering, product, design, QA)
* Help teams maintain a sustainable pace and healthy team dynamics
* Share Agile best practices and contribute to organizational Agile maturity
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN A CANDIDATE?
* Several years of experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar Agile delivery role in a tech or product-driven company
* Solid understanding of Scrum and Agile frameworks (knowledge of other frameworks such as Kanban, Lean, XP etc. is a plus)
* CSM, PSM I, or equivalent Agile certifications
* A natural communicator and facilitator with strong people skills
* Comfortable using range of work management tools (e.g. Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, Miro etc.)
* A team player with a genuine interest in helping others grow
* Coach and facilitator
WHAT IS LIFE LIKE AT SMARTSEARCH?
* We are a multi-award winning Tech company with an aspirational mentality
* Some of our most recent recognitions include: named in the renowned RegTech100 list for 2024, listed in the Top 100 Fasted Growing Tech Companies by Northern Tech Awards 2024 as well as being named Technology Provider of the Year by Corporate Finance Awards 2024
* We have been Great Place To Work Certified since 2022
* There are excellent progression opportunities due to our growth and you will have personal development goals, regular feedback and support
* We are a diverse and inclusive team committed to promoting Diversity & Inclusion and Social Responsibility. Through our DE&I group, charitable initiatives and support for local schools, we actively foster a positive Impact on our community
Company Benefits
* Salary: up to £50,000
* 25 days holiday rising to 30 with each year of service
* Private Medical Insurance covering dental and optical
* Company pension scheme
* Life Assurance – 4x your annual salary
* 1 day paid volunteering per year
* Enhanced maternity / paternity offerings
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to work scheme
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology and Project Management
* Industries
Software Development
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