Agile Coach

Compass Group PLC, Birmingham

Agile Coach

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Compass Group PLC, Birmingham

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 12 Dec | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 4ff07579f586444e8106a6754d9f319d

Full Job Description

The Agile Coach will play a pivotal role in the Enterprise Change Team, guiding the adoption of Agile methodologies across the organisation. You will work with cross-functional teams to implement Agile practices, enabling faster and more adaptive delivery of key transformation initiatives, including the OS2.0 programme. This role is essential in fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation. As Agile Coach your key responsibilities will include:

  • Agile Coaching & Mentorship: Training and mentoring teams on Scrum, Kanban, and Lean practices.
  • Foster Agile Culture: Promoting Agile values and principles across the business.
  • Training & Workshops: Delivering Agile training to teams and stakeholders.
  • Scaling Agile: Supporting enterprise-wide Agile adoption, ensuring alignment with transformation goals.
  • Facilitate Agile Ceremonies: Leading stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
  • Continuous Improvement: Guiding teams in identifying and implementing process enhancements.

    5+ years of experience as an Agile Coach or Scrum Master in large, complex organisations.
  • Deep expertise in Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, and Lean, with proven success in driving Agile transformations.
  • Experience implementing Agile at scale, working with cross-functional teams across departments to integrate Agile into larger transformation programmes.
  • Proficiency with Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Azure DevOps) to track team performance, velocity, and key metrics.
  • Strong coaching and facilitation skills, with the ability to inspire and support teams in adopting Agile principles.
  • Excellent stakeholder management experience, engaging with senior leadership, programme managers, and product owners to align on transformation goals.
  • Change management expertise, ensuring that Agile adoption is embedded across diverse teams and delivering measurable business outcomes.
  • Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, adept at navigating challenges and helping teams overcome obstacles.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels of the organisation and driving consensus.

    As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses., Join Our Team: We've Got Just the Job for You
  • Find a rewarding career, working with great people At Compass Group UK & Ireland, we match incredible individuals to rewarding roles and cultivate environments where our people can let their personality and passion shine through. As the UK and Ireland's leading food services partner, we know that when our people feel valued, our clients and customers feel the difference. That's why, when you step into a career with us, you'll be part of a truly supportive network with all the ingredients to go further. We pull out all the stops to make every moment at Compass Group UK & Ireland meaningful, with training schemes and development opportunities on the table for our team members who want to go the extra mile. Could you be our next team member? Why Compass? Joining Compass Group UK & Ireland is about more than getting onboard with the no. 1 team. It's about giving yourself the very best shot at a fulfilling career. We're people powered. That's why we make it our mission to recruit talented people and then help them to thrive, rewarding excellence every step of the way. Find a career that makes you smile A job you truly want to get out of bed for needn't be just a dream. With an exciting range of Compass careers to explore, now is the time to step into a role that inspires you. A role that lets your strengths shine, teaches you invaluable new skills, and drives your career path forward. As the UK and Ireland's favourite food services partner, we've got a position for every taste. Whether you want to bring flavour to our portfolio of brilliant brands as one of our talented culinary professionals, or you're a natural born leader with the management skills to motivate a frontline team, you'll thrive in one of our varied Compass Group UK & Ireland jobs. Compass Group UK and Ireland Compass Group UK & Ireland is the UK's leading food and support services provider. Operating in some 6,000 + locations across the UK & Ireland, Compass provides expert catering, cleaning, and facilities management services to a range of clients and sectors across the country. Tens of thousands of talented people providing tasty, well-cooked food and support services to improve the health and wellbeing of workers, school children, hospital patients, military and visitors to the nation's major sports and cultural events.

    We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
  • Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
  • Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
  • Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
  • Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
  • Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
  • Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
  • You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

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