We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Digital Project Officer to join our Agile team. In this role, you will assist in facilitating Agile practices, supporting the team in delivering high-quality products, and continuously improving processes. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with foundational Agile knowledge to grow their skills in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Closing Date: Friday 10th January 2025
Interviews will take place week commencing: 20th January 2025
The Person
* Good understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum) and principles.
* Scrum certification (e.g., Certified Scrum Master - CSM, or Professional Scrum Master - PSM I) is desirable.
* Experience working in an Agile team or environment, even in an internship or educational setting.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to foster collaboration.
* Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
* Familiarity with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms.
* Ability to manage time effectively and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
* Excellent IT skills, specifically Microsoft package.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
* Strong interpersonal skills.
* Excellent knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance.
* Ability to communicate and work through the medium of Welsh is desirable.
The Role
Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews.
Support the team in adhering to Agile principles and Scrum practices to ensure effective collaboration and delivery.
Help track sprint progress and team performance metrics using Agile tools (e.g., Jira).
Identify and remove impediments to support the team in achieving sprint goals.
Foster open communication among team members and stakeholders to enhance transparency and alignment.
Assist in coaching team members on Agile best practices and encouraging a culture of continuous improvement.
Maintain and update the product backlog in collaboration with the Product Owner.
Document and share insights from retrospectives and sprint reviews to drive improvements.
Carry out duties in support of the WRU Group Strategic Mission, Purpose and Values.
WRU Requirements
The WRU requires that individuals are proficient in IT skills, specifically Microsoft packages. Excellent written and verbal communications are essential, along with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh and a Valid UK Driver's License is desirable. This role is subject to a basic/enhanced DBS check.
The Perks
As a permanent member of the WRU Group, you will have access to our full range of employee benefits, including:
* Salary Sacrifice Pension (5% employee contribution, matched by WRU).
* Life assurance scheme.
* WRU Group Ticket Allocation.
* Employee assistance programme.
* Team Tactics – hybrid working arrangements.
* Free stadium parking and gym.
* WRU Group store and tour discounts.
* WRU Group partnership offers.
* Eye Care Voucher Scheme.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
Our Values
The WRU Group is committed to developing a culture whereby all employees are equally valued and respected. Our aims, together with our vision and mission, are underpinned by our core values and beliefs which embrace: Integrity, Excellence, Success, Courage, Family & Humour.
Inclusion At The WRU
The WRU Group is committed to providing a Jersey for All. This includes the people who work for and with us. We are ambitious about providing a people-first culture where everyone can belong, be heard and respected.
Diversity monitoring
We know that we deliver better services when our workforce reflects the full range of backgrounds and experiences in the society we serve.
To continue to do this we need your help in filling out a short monitoring form. None of the information you provide will be visible as part of your application. It will only be used anonymously to monitor the inclusivity of our selection processes.
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