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Agile Coach

Greater Manchester, United Kingdom; Knutsford, United Kingdom; Northampton, United Kingdom; Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Date live: 09/10/2026

Business Area: Group Economic Crime COO

Area of Expertise: Change

Contract: Permanent

Reference Code: JR-0000116433

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Barclays Change

Change leads and oversees transformational change initiatives at Barclays. Your role will involve managing projects and programs that drive strategic improvements and ensure successful implementation of change across the organization.

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Join us as Agile Coach at Barclays, where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unapparelled customer experiences.

Purpose of the Role 


Enable teams, Teams of Teams/Agile Release Trains and leaders to adopt and continuously improve Agile ways of working. The role will strengthen product and customer focus, improve delivery flow and predictability, and build sustainable Agile capability across a complex, regulated organisation. SAFe and other scaled-Agile practices should be applied pragmatically to the organisational context rather than as a rigid blueprint. 

Key Accountabilities 

  • Coach multiple teams, delivery roles and leaders in Agile, Lean and product-led ways of working. 
  • Support adoption and execution of scaled planning and coordination, including PI Planning readiness, cadence alignment, cross-team collaboration and dependency management. 
  • Improve flow, predictability, transparency and delivery outcomes through effective backlog management, impediment removal and continuous improvement. 
  • Use delivery, flow, quality and outcome measures to identify improvement opportunities and guide evidence-based decisions. 
  • Strengthen customer and business-value focus through iterative delivery, outcome-based planning and value-led prioritisation. 
  • Coach and develop Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Release Train Engineers and other key roles, transferring capability and reducing long-term dependency on dedicated coaches. 
  • Influence leaders and governance forums to address systemic barriers while maintaining appropriate risk, control and regulatory discipline. 
  • Collaborate with other Agile Coaches and Communities of Practice to share learning and promote consistent, adaptable ways of working 

Essential Skills & Experience 

  • Proven experience as an Agile Coach in a large, complex organisation. 
  • Experience coaching leaders and multiple teams at team and scaled-delivery levels. 
  • Strong knowledge of scaled Agile, including practical SAFe experience. 
  • Experience supporting the adoption of scaled Agile across a large enterprise or business area. 
  • Experience with PI Planning, cross-team coordination and dependency management. 
  • Track record of improving flow, predictability, collaboration and delivery outcomes using data and metrics. 
  • Strong knowledge of Agile, Lean, Scrum and Kanban, with a focus on product and value delivery. 
  • Strong coaching, facilitation, communication and influencing skills. 
  • Ability to adapt Agile practices to different organisational needs, governance requirements and levels of Agile maturity. 
  • Relevant SAFe, ICAgile, Scrum, Lean, product or coaching certification. 

Desirable Skills & Experience 


  • Agile transformation experience in financial services or another complex, regulated environment. 
  • Experience coaching senior leaders, Release Train Engineers, Scrum Masters and Product Owners. 
  • Knowledge of Lean Portfolio Management, value-based prioritisation and outcome measurement. 
  • Familiarity with Agile delivery tools and flow, backlog and dependency metrics. 

You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.



This role can be based out of Glasgow, Northampton or Knutsford.

Purpose of the role

Guides teams, leaders, and organizations in adopting and optimizing Agile practices.To foster an Agile mindset, enhance team performance, and drive continuous improvement by coaching teams in Agile methodologies, facilitating collaboration, and removing barriers to efficiency.Align Agile practices with organisational goals and support long-term, sustainable Agile transformations.

Accountabilities

  • Mentor and coach : Guide teams and leaders on Agile principles, practices, tools, and methodologies in alignment to the Business Unit’s strategic needs and delivering value to the client / customers

  • Facilitate Colleague Development:Coach and Develop colleagues to embed Agile ways of working, championing an Agile mindset and behaviors to drive cultural change

  • Build High-Performing Teams: Help teams identify and address impediments to Agile execution and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning

  • Continuous Improvement: Use data and metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and growth

  • Cross Business Collaboration: Collaborate with other Agile Coaches, share best practice and contribute to a network of Agile champions across Business Units

  • Agile Adoption: Own the Agile coaching strategy to continually improve maturity levels across the organisation by embedding best practices.

Barclays welcomes applications from all candidates and is committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments (accommodations) are put in place to allow for a fair and inclusive recruitment process. For more information and how to request one, please review Adjustments to the recruitment process.

We’re a global, vital and highly respected financial organisation with an inspiring Purpose. Operating in 39 countries and employing around 100,000 people across the world, we help communities, individuals and businesses thrive. And we’ve created financial solutions and technology that the world now takes for granted. A career with us can offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience, and the chance to learn from some of the best minds in technology and finance.

To find out more about Barclays' strategy please click here.

We are an equal opportunity employer and opposed to discrimination on any grounds. It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

Barclays is required by law to confirm that you have the Legal Right to Work in any role that you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays, or you would require sponsorship from Barclays, you must declare this as part of your application. Sponsored visas are role and entity specific and any changes must be reviewed. It is important that you ensure you are working on the correct visa at all times. Failure to accurately disclose your visa status or Legal Right to Work may result in your application or any employment offer being withdrawn at any time.

This role may be subject to enhanced governance arrangements. If successful, you may be required to comply with additional regulatory and compliance obligations, such as disclosure of personal trading activities and external interest/affiliations.

Further information on these requirements will be provided at a later stage of the process.

Learn more about Barclays locations

Across our campuses, we offer modern workspaces, collaborative areas, and state-of-the-art meeting rooms. Facilities include wellness rooms, on-site cafeterias, fitness centers, and tech-equipped workstations. Designed for innovation and comfort, they support a dynamic and productive work environment.

Gain access to wellness rooms, gyms and mental health support.

Our welcoming and inclusive culture supports you to bring your whole self to work, explore your potential and pursue your passions.

Modern spaces designed for teamwork and brainstorming.

There’s so much more than work to involve and engage you on campus. From socialising to sports, from community events to volunteering.

Learn more about Barclays locations

Across our campuses, we offer modern workspaces, collaborative areas, and state-of-the-art meeting rooms. Facilities include wellness rooms, on-site cafeterias, fitness centers, and tech-equipped workstations. Designed for innovation and comfort, they support a dynamic and productive work environment.

Health and wellness

Gain access to wellness rooms, gyms and mental health support.

A place where you can belong

Our welcoming and inclusive culture supports you to bring your whole self to work, explore your potential and pursue your passions.

Collaborative Areas

Modern spaces designed for teamwork and brainstorming.

More than work

There’s so much more than work to involve and engage you on campus. From socialising to sports, from community events to volunteering.

Multicultural ERGs at Barclays

Be you. Be valued. Belong.

We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings, believing our differences make us stronger and drive success.

You can learn more about our commitment to our colleague on our Inclusion and Opportunities page.

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Application Process

Your application

We’ll ask for information about you, your CV and cover letter.

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Your assessment

Covering your behaviours and ability at work.

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Your interview

Exploring your past experiences and skills.

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Next step

We’ll request additional information so that you can complete our screening process

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Working flexibly

We’re committed to providing a supportive and inclusive culture and environment for you to work in. This environment recognises and supports your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business. If you'd like to explore flexible working arrangements, please discuss this with the hiring manager. Your request will be reviewed in-line with the requirements of the role/business needs of the team.

Hybrid working

We have a structured approach to hybrid working, where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, ‘anchor’, days, as set by the business area. Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager. Please note that working arrangements may be subject to change on reasonable notice to ensure we meet the needs of our business.

Barclays is built on an international scale.

Our geographic reach, our wide variety of functions, businesses, roles and locations reflect the rich diversity of our worldwide customer base. All of which means we offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience.
And the chance to learn from a globally diverse mix of colleagues, including some of the very best minds in banking, finance, technology and business. Throughout, we’ll encourage you to embrace mobility, exploring every part of our operations as you build your career.

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