Senior Business Agility Coach
Job Description
About the Role
At Tesco, our vision is to be every customer’s favourite place to shop—wherever and however they choose. We are investing heavily in digital transformation, using cutting-edge tools and technology to lead the way in global e-commerce.
As part of our Business Agility team, we are looking for an experienced Agile Coach to support our Technology and Online divisions. You will play a key role in shaping how teams work, adopting agile methodologies to drive efficiency, innovation, and continuous improvement across the organisation.
About the Business Agility Team
Our mission is to enable Tesco’s Technology & Online teams to succeed together by:
Embedding adaptable, scalable capabilities
Demonstrating Agile principles in everyday practice
Introducing effective, collaborative ways of working
Driving continuous improvement and learning
Key Responsibilities
Analyse team and organisational context (people, processes, products) to design tailored agile solutions
Identify challenges based on insights and align them with business priorities and the agility strategy
Design and implement effective change initiatives suited to the scope and scale of impact
Deliver workshops, training sessions, and coaching tailored to various audience levels
Coach leaders and teams to adopt an agile mindset and practices
Facilitate large group sessions to promote collaboration and innovation
Define and track metrics to assess the effectiveness of agile practices and make data-informed decisions
Collaborate with key stakeholders to align on priorities and maximise initiative success
Continuously review and adapt agile methods to suit evolving business needs
What We’re Looking For
6+ years’ experience in Agile coaching or related roles
Demonstrated success in leading organisational change and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Ability to guide decisions using data and performance metrics
Skilled in conflict resolution, facilitation, and stakeholder management
Experience with tools such as Jira, Aha, Confluence, and Miro
Strong knowledge of Agile and Lean frameworks in both theory and practice
Relevant Agile certifications (e.g., Scrum Master, ICAgile Agile Coaching, Team Facilitation, Kanban)
Excellent communication, coaching, and mentoring skills
Ability to influence at all levels of the organisation and lead by example
Experience in designing and delivering engaging learning experiences for varied audiences
What’s in it for You?
We believe in supporting our colleagues both at work and in their personal lives. Tesco offers:
Annual bonus of up to 20% of base salary
25 days holiday plus a personal day and bank holidays
Private medical insurance
Maternity & adoption leave: 26 weeks full pay (after 1 year of service)
Paternity leave: 4 weeks fully paid
Mental health support: Free 24/7 virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
Flexible working: A blend of remote and office-based working
Inclusion and Diversity at Tesco
Tesco is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We value diversity and ensure all colleagues have equal opportunities. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and support an accessible recruitment process. Everyone is welcome at Tesco.
Apply Today
Be part of a growing, innovative team at one of the UK’s largest and most forward-thinking retailers. Join us as we shape the future of digital retail with agility at the core.
For internal applicants, please speak to your hiring manager about how this role can work for you.
