Senior Scrum Master
Location: Cheltenham
Salary: £50,000 - £70,000
Clearance: You must hold the highest level of UK Government Security Clearance
What’s Your Possible?
At Northrop Grumman UK, you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most – solving tomorrow’s challenges and shaping the technology solutions of the future. It’s what we call Defining Possible.
This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions. It underpins how we develop our people, support career growth, and create meaningful impact for the communities and nation we serve.
The Opportunity
This is more than just a job. It’s a mission.
As a Senior Scrum Master / Agile Coach, you will play a critical role in supporting the delivery of software solutions that protect the UK’s national security. Working within highly collaborative, Agile delivery teams, you will enable the development of applications that collect, analyse and present complex data, empowering our customers to make informed, time‑critical decisions.
You’ll operate as a servant‑leader, coach and facilitator, helping teams continuously improve how they work while fostering an environment of trust, learning and high performance. It’s an opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology, alongside talented professionals, on challenges that genuinely matter.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a servant‑leader, supporting Agile teams in the day‑to‑day operation of Lean‑Agile practices
- Facilitate team‑of‑teams events such as Program Increment Planning, and support roadmap development to achieve shared objectives
- Identify, surface and help remove impediments to team progress and delivery
- Lead the identification of training and development needs for teams and individuals
- Improve team and individual performance through coaching, mentoring and facilitation
- Provide Agile coaching, advisory support and assurance across multiple teams where required
What You’ll Bring
- Practical experience applying servant‑leadership within Agile delivery teams
- Strong knowledge of Agile principles, practices and frameworks, particularly Scrum
- Excellent facilitation, communication and organisational skills
- An advanced Scrum Master certification such as PSM II or III, or SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM)
- Experience in Agile Coaching, or relevant qualifications such as ICP‑ATF, ICP‑ACC or ICE‑AC
We know that not everyone will meet every requirement. If this role excites you and you feel you can make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Security Clearance
Due to the nature of our work, you must be a UK national to be eligible for this role.
You must hold the highest level of UK Government security clearance.
Our recruitment team will guide you through the clearance process and are happy to answer questions at [email protected].
Your Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working options, including compressed working patterns
- Private healthcare, dental cover, life assurance and pension
- Flexible benefits package, including cash health plans and critical illness cover
- Holiday buy and sell options
- Career development, training and professional accreditation support
- Annual performance‑related incentive programme
Why Join Northrop Grumman UK?
A Mission to Believe In
Every day, our work contributes to a safer, more secure and more connected world.
A Place to Belong and Thrive
We value diversity of thought, background and experience. Every voice matters, and we foster inclusive, respectful environments where people can do their best work.
Your Career, Your Way
Shape your career through varied opportunities, mentoring and continuous development, supported by leaders who are invested in your growth.
Ready to Apply?
Yes – Submit your application online and one of our expert recruiters will be in touch regarding next steps.
Possibly – Reach out to our team for an informal conversation at [email protected].
Not this role? Explore other opportunities with Northrop Grumman UK – we’re growing across the country.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.
Skills Required
- UK citizenship (UK national)
- Hold the highest level of UK Government security clearance (active)
- Practical experience applying servant-leadership within Agile delivery teams
- Strong knowledge of Agile principles, practices and frameworks, particularly Scrum
- Excellent facilitation, communication and organisational skills
- Advanced Scrum Master certification such as PSM II or PSM III, or SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM)
- Experience in Agile Coaching, or relevant qualifications such as ICP-ATF, ICP-ACC or ICE-AC
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
Northrop Grumman Insights
What We Do
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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