Agile Coach
| Posting date: | 27 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £650.0 to £750.0 per day |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £750pd inside IR35 via umbrella |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 April 2026 |
| Location: | London, London, ec2v 6dn |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4759855_1774603698 |
Summary
The OpportunityA leading financial services organisation is embarking on a major Agile transformation within its Regulatory Reporting function. As part of this transition, they are seeking an experienced Agile Coach to support the shift from traditional waterfall delivery to a modern, Agile‑first culture.This role will focus on coaching, training, and guiding teams and stakeholders through an organisation‑wide transformation. You'll work closely with a knowledgeable Product Owner, providing expert leadership to uplift Agile maturity across the business.
Details:
- Location - London
- Rate - up to £750 / day Inside IR35
- Duration - Initial 3 months
- Hybrid - 3 days / week in the office
- Start - ASAP
What You'll Do
- Design and deliver tailored Agile training programmes for teams and senior stakeholders
- Coach individuals and groups transitioning from Waterfall to Agile methodologies
- Support teams moving from Kanban-style delivery to sprint-based Scrum practices
- Facilitate workshops on Agile fundamentals, delivery frameworks, and best practices
- Identify risks, blockers, and pitfalls commonly seen within Regulatory Reporting delivery
- Promote Agile mindsets, continuous improvement, iterative working, and transparency
- Work with senior stakeholders to influence change and embed long‑term Agile capability
What We're Looking For
- Extensive experience as an Agile Coach within complex or regulated environments
- Proven background delivering coaching, training, and large-scale Agile transformation
- Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks: Scrum, Kanban, Lean, SAFe, etc.
- Experience supporting teams transitioning away from Waterfall ways of working
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to challenge constructively and drive cultural and behavioural change
- Experience in financial services is highly desirable.
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