Agile Coach
CV-LibraryLondoncontractPosted: 27 March 2026
Apply NowThe 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 capabilityWhat 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.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
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 capabilityWhat 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.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)