Set up in 2017 and funded by Blackstone and Regis to help address the housing crisis in the UK, Sage Homes has now delivered more than 21,000 homes all of which are affordable. A further 2,500 new homes are in our construction pipeline. Sage is proud to be England’s largest provider of newly built affordable homes for five successive years, providing our customers with high-quality, energy efficient properties (98% of Sage homes are EPC A or B) to live in safe, secure and thriving communities. At Sage Homes, we remain committed to our mission of making new homes affordable for those who need them most, while delivering great customer support.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master / Project Manager to join our IT team on a 12–15 month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This is a dual-role position, combining hands‑on project management with leadership of Agile delivery practices across multiple teams. The successful candidate will not only act as Scrum Master—coaching teams, facilitating Agile ceremonies, and driving continuous improvement—but will also take full ownership of delivering a portfolio of projects. The role is based in our Northampton office, although London‑based candidates will also be considered. We offer hybrid working, with three days per week in the office and two days from home.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and continuous improvement of Agile/Scrum methodologies, frameworks, and processes
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, stand‑ups, reviews, and retrospectives
- Act as Scrum Master for delivery teams, removing blockers and enabling high performance
- Coach and mentor Project Teams and Product Owners to enhance Agile maturity and capability
- Establish and maintain product backlogs and supporting artefacts to track progress and performance
- Provide clear, timely reporting on Agile delivery performance to stakeholders
- Assess team and individual Agile maturity and implement improvement plans where needed
- Manage the delivery of projects using both Agile approachesCollaborate closely with cross‑functional IT teams including Development, Infrastructure, and Support
- Engage with stakeholders at all levels to ensure successful delivery and change adoption
- Manage third‑party vendors where required
About you
- Significant experience working as both a Scrum Master and Project Manager in Agile environments
- Strong facilitation, communication, and conflict resolution skills
- Experience with Agile frameworks and delivery practices
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Solid understanding of software development lifecycles and methodologies
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders at all levels
- Proven experience driving continuous improvement in Agile/Scrum processes
- Experience delivering business change across multiple stakeholder groups
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics implementations
- Knowledge of Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, or Power Pages
- Experience using tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or MS Project
- Vendor management experience
We are committed to ensuring you have the best career here at Sage. As well as regular support and guidance from your manager you can expect to receive a variety of learning and development opportunities to support you as you grow within our business. This may include internally and externally delivered development programmes and for permanent colleagues, the opportunity to study for professional accreditations and qualifications.
Culture and benefits
At Sage Homes, we want to empower diverse, ambitious people to thrive. We are fast‑paced and inclusive, and encourage our people to use their passion, curiosity and inventiveness to help us create safe places for our customers to flourish. To make sure our colleagues feel welcome and cared for, we provide a suite of excellent benefits, including:
- 25 days holiday, and an additional day for every year’s service (up to five years)
- Annual discretionary bonus scheme
- A health cash plan, with financial support for a range of options including physiotherapy, opticians, dental and private online GP sessions
- Study support package if applicable, helping you achieve your personal and professional development ambitions
- Workplace Pension – matching personal contributions up to 5%Cycle to Work scheme, helping you save up to 40% on a new bike and accessories
- Electric car scheme, enabling you to rent a brand‑new electric car at low‑cost payments
- Wellbeing support through MyndUp
- Two days’ paid volunteering leave a year, allowing you to support causes you care about
- Charity fundraising support, with match‑funding up to £1,000 for good causes
We believe that investing in our people is key to our success. Our benefits are designed to support your well‑being, professional growth, and work‑life balance, ensuring you feel valued and empowered to make a difference every day.
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