Agile Coach

MAKE STRATEGY A REALITY | ACCELERATE YOUR GROWTH | CHOOSE YOUR PATH

As the world's leading change and transformation consultancy, we're helping businesses move from strategy to reality by taking a pragmatic and practical approach to build solutions that last.
We're seeking a Agile Coach in London to help us take vision to value and create lasting impact for our public sector client.

*please note, this is an initial 3-6 month Inside IR35 PAYE Umbrella contract that will require onsite working in London 2 days per week

SUMMARY:

As an Agile Coach, you will play a critical role in embedding agile practices and rhythms within the Target Operating Model (TOM) programme. Your hands-on coaching and guidance will support leaders and workstream teams to take ownership of delivery, shift from design into outcome-focused delivery, and foster a test-and-learn mindset.

YOU WILL:
 

• Embed agile practices and rhythms, such as sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and backlog refinement

• Provide hands-on guidance during early sprints to build confidence, consistency, and sustainability within the programme team

• Coach senior leaders on accountability and prioritisation

• Tailor agile practices to fit the departmental context, focusing on value delivery rather than process

IDEALLY, WE'D LIKE:

• Extensive experience in embedding agile ways of working in large, complex programmes

• Strong facilitation and coaching skills to guide teams and leaders through the change

• Ability to adapt agile practices pragmatically to suit the client's needs

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels

• A flexible, outcome-focused approach that prioritises value delivery over rigid process

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United Kingdom, without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, either now or in the future, for this position. This is a temporary employee (PAYE) opportunity working via an Umbrella company.

North Highland is an equal opportunity employer, and we adhere to all applicable laws and regulations to ensure a fair and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We handle all information in accordance local privacy standards and maintain strict confidentiality.
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