Lead Business Agility Coach

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Full time
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Job offered by: Tesco
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The following content displays a map of the jobs location - Welwyn Garden City We’re all about the little helps. That’s why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you – both in and out of work. Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays) Private medical insurance 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 years’ service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6weeks fully paid paternity leave Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing About the role

At Tesco, we believe in the power of spending more time together, face to face, than apart. So, during your working week, you can expect to spend 60% of your time in one of our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. We also recognise that life looks a little different for each of us. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. That’s why at Tesco, we always welcome a conversation about flexible working. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we can support. About the Business Agility Team The Business Agility team’s mission is to enable Technology & Online to

win together

by building

adaptable capabilities , demonstrating

agility behaviours , implementing

effective ways of working , and driving

continuous excellence . Consisting of 3 capabilities, Agility Coaching, Product Ops and UX Design & Research Ops, we sit within the Product function in Technology. The Role – Lead Business Agility Coach As a key member of the Business Agility team, the Lead Agility Coach leads a team of Senior Agility Coaches and Agility Coaches to design and implement strategic initiatives focused on creating adaptable capabilities and agility behaviours, implementing effective ways of working and driving continuous excellence. These initiatives target complex problem areas impacting various verticals or departments, requiring the ability to think strategically, quickly assess the context, gather relevant data, and implement meaningful change while guiding stakeholders through the journey. Leveraging a wide range of Agile, Lean, and other relevant practices, the Lead Agility Coach collaborates with the Head of Business Agility and fellow Lead Agility Coaches and Lead Operations to co-create and deploy the blueprint for Tesco's Agile ways of working. Additionally, the Lead Agility Coach has line management responsibilities, including recruitment, mentoring, and supporting the career progression of team members. You will be responsible for

Develop and execute the annual strategy for Agility Coaching capability in collaboration with Senior Agility Coaches and Agility Coaches. Define, implement, and continuously refine the team operating model and structure to ensure it meets organisational needs. Select, recruit, and build a high-performing team of Senior Agility Coaches and Agility Coaches. Analyse and understand the organisational context (people, processes, products) to tailor impactful changes and solutions. Identify and prioritise problem areas affecting multiple areas based on insights, business priorities, and the Business Agility mission and strategy. Define and recommend optimal solutions that incorporate industry best practices while aligning with Tesco's specific context. Lead and deliver change initiatives that are appropriately tailored to the context and scale of impact across the department. Design and deliver targeted learning experiences in various formats, tailored to the knowledge levels of diverse audiences. Prepare and facilitate workshops and ad-hoc events for large groups to promote collaboration and engagement. Coach leaders and senior leaders on adopting the Business Agility mindset and effective Agile practices. You will need

As a practitioner, the skills we are expecting to see: Deep expertise in Agile frameworks and methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean), both theoretically and practically. Proven ability to influence and lead change at all levels of the organisation, with strategic insight into when to intervene effectively. Exceptional facilitation, coaching, and mentoring abilities, particularly with high-performing teams and leadership. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, complemented by a collaborative mindset. Extensive experience in managing and facilitating large-scale organisational change initiatives, ensuring successful adoption of the blueprint. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, adept at engaging with diverse stakeholders. Flexibility and adaptability to refine practices to meet varying contexts and organisational challenges. Proficiency in leveraging metrics and data to inform strategic decisions and assess performance. Strong capability to engage with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for initiatives. Proven capacity to mentor and develop coaches and future leaders within the organisation. Experience required

You’ll need to have demonstrated experience of: 8+ years of experience in Agile coaching or related roles, with a strong track record of leading Agile Coaching practices and teams. Significant experience driving organisation-wide change initiatives, effectively managing resistance and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Proven ability to utilise metrics and data to assess team performance and guide strategic decision-making. Experience facilitating conflict resolution and promoting collaborative problem-solving environments. Familiarity with Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Trello) and collaboration platforms (e.g., Confluence, Miro). Relevant Agile certifications (Certified Scrum Master, ICAgile Agile Coaching, ICAgile Team facilitation, Kanban Foundation, Enterprise Coaching, Certified Agile Leadership). About us

Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is ‘Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day’. Serving means more than a transactional relationship with our customers. It means acting as a responsible and sustainable business for all stakeholders, for the communities we are part of and for the planet. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Tesco means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where

Everyone’s Welcome

. We’re proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

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