Agile Lead

Location:
England
Job Type:
Permanent
Industry:
Engineering
Job reference:
MT1234_1762534928
Posted:
about 20 hours ago

Basic Information

Location: Bristol, London, Manchester
Business Line: Technology & Transformation

Position Summary

We deliver major programmes that help keep the UK safe, working at the heart of the Defence and Security sector with clients driving essential national missions. Our people take pride in their impact, expertise, and lasting relationships.

We're growing across Technology and Transformation and welcome professionals with Developed Vetting (DV) clearance who want to make a real difference and advance their careers in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.

Our shared values guide every decision and interaction:

  • Lead the way - challenge convention and drive innovation.

  • Serve with integrity - act responsibly and do what's right.

  • Take care of each other - build trust and mutual respect.

  • Foster inclusion - welcome different perspectives and backgrounds.

  • Collaborate for impact - work together for measurable outcomes.

These values shape how we work and the results we achieve.

Connect to Your Opportunity

In this role, you'll help teams and organisations transform how they deliver value. You will:

  • Support teams in improving ways of working to deliver value sooner, safer, and happier.

  • Lead and coach cross-functional teams in agile principles, promoting openness and collaboration.

  • Facilitate delivery events that enable self-organisation and accountability.

  • Partner with leaders to enhance enterprise agility and streamline portfolio and governance processes.

  • Identify delivery challenges and help teams overcome barriers.

  • Share best practices and insights across teams to strengthen the wider community.

  • Foster an inclusive environment where everyone is recognised for their contribution.

This hands-on position directly influences client success and organisational transformation.

Connect to Your Skills and Experience

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Active UK security clearance at Developed Vetting (DV) level.

  • Proven experience delivering transformation projects using traditional and agile methods.

  • The ability to shape programmes and translate business needs into delivery strategies.

  • Experience working with both developing and mature agile teams in delivery or coaching roles.

  • Excellent facilitation and coaching skills that inspire and empower teams.

  • Certification or experience with Kanban, Disciplined Agile, or ICAgile.

  • Awareness of other frameworks such as Scrum, SAFe, LeSS, or XP.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills focused on outcomes.

  • Experience creating transformation strategies and enhancing portfolio practices.

  • Confidence communicating and influencing stakeholders at all levels.

Defence and Security

Our Defence and Security practice helps clients make the UK a safer place. We work with public and private sector organisations on digital transformation, organisational change, and technology modernisation. Joining this team means contributing to projects with real national impact - supporting those who protect and serve every day.

Hybrid Working Policy

You'll be based in London, Bristol, or Manchester, with hybrid working as standard.

People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.

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