Strategic Development Manager 6 Month Initial Contract Manchester Based twice per week in the office Market Rate Inside IR35 Ready to shape the future of Manchester's transport network? You will drive the strategic vision and delivery of a major transit expansion project, ensuring alignment with national guidance and commitments while engaging stakeholders and shaping key route decisions. This role is central to transforming connectivity, enhancing accessibility, and fostering sustainable growth in the region. Job Requirements Proven experience in transport infrastructure development , preferably in rail, transit, or major transport projects. Strong expertise in strategic planning , including the development of Strategic Outline Cases and business cases. Experience managing multi-disciplinary project teams and coordinating with stakeholders such as local authorities, transport operators, and regulatory bodies. Ability to analyse and assess route...

Senior Colleague Communication and Engagement Manager Warwick/Hybrid (+ Ad hoc travel to London) 6 Month Contract Are you an innovative communicator with a passion for fostering engagement and cultural change? Our client is on the lookout for a dynamic Senior Colleague Communication and Engagement Manager to lead and elevate colleague communications within the Electricity Transmission (ET) sector. This newly created role is your opportunity to make a real impact in a vibrant organization! What You'll Do : As the Senior Colleague Communication and Engagement Manager, you will play a pivotal role in defining and executing the communications strategy across the ET business. Your mission? To inspire our colleagues and bring our purpose, vision, and values to life through compelling storytelling. Lead the Charge: Manage a talented team of communications specialists while engaging with senior executives to drive leadership engagement and foster a culture of...

Job description Experts at Hand Lead (SEND Reform) - Predominantly Remote We are seeking an experienced Experts at Hand Lead (SEND Reform) to lead the mobilisation and implementation of an innovative SEND support model within a Local Authority. This fixed-term opportunity will play a key role in shaping the graduated response, improving inclusion across mainstream settings, and delivering better outcomes for children and young people with SEND.Working closely with the Head of SEND, Principal Educational Psychologist (PEP), Integrated Care Board (ICB), and wider education and health partners, you will establish a sustainable multi-disciplinary model that strengthens early intervention and supports schools through collaborative working. Main Duties: Lead the mobilisation and implementation of the Experts at Hand model, ensuring readiness for delivery. Work collaboratively with Education, SEND, Health and ICB partners to develop integrated ways of working. Establish and...

Job Title: Performance Manager Location: Warwick / London / Hybrid Contract Type: 6 months contract Job Purpose We're working with a leading organisation operating in a complex, regulated environment to appoint a Performance Manager. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for shaping how performance is defined, measured, and understood at executive level. You will ensure senior leaders and the Board receive clear, timely, and high-quality insight that supports confident, evidence-based decision making. You will combine strong analytical capability with strategic thinking, stakeholder influence, and people leadership-translating complex operational, financial, and commercial data into clear executive narratives. What You'll Be Doing You will own and evolve the organisation's performance management approach, ensuring it is robust, relevant, and aligned to strategic priorities. Key responsibilities include: Performance Framework...

SC Cleared IAM Support Engineer Location: Inverness or Manchester (5 days onsite) Duration: Initial 6-month contract (extensions likely) Rate: Market rate Engagement: PAYE via Umbrella only Damia Group is supporting a leading technology consultancy delivering critical services within the UK Defence sector. We are seeking an experienced SC Cleared IAM Support Engineer to join a highly secure programme. Due to the nature of the project, applicants must hold active SC Clearance , be a sole UK national , and have spent no more than 28 days outside of the UK within the last five years . Candidates with UK MoD-sponsored SC clearance are highly desirable. The Role Working within a dedicated Identity & Access Management (IAM) team, you will support the delivery and operation of secure identity services, ensuring users and systems have the appropriate access to critical environments while maintaining compliance and security standards. Your responsibilities will...

Service Design Manager 6 Months - Contract Warwick (2 days a week on site) Are you passionate about transforming customer experiences? Do you have a knack for leading service design initiatives within the utilities sector? Our client is seeking a Service Design Manager to spearhead their customer experience transformation agenda. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a role that combines creativity, strategy, and leadership! About the Role: As the Service Design Manager, you will be accountable for embedding service design as a strategic capability across the organisation. You will own the service design approach, standards, and roadmap, translating customer insights into tangible, prioritised service improvements throughout the entire customer lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: Service Design Strategy: Own and enhance the service design framework, including standards, methods, and governance routes. Customer Journey Leadership:...

Service Designer 6 Months - Contract Warwick (2 days a week on site) Are you passionate about creating meaningful service experiences? Do you thrive on using human-centred design to improve customer and colleague interactions? Join our client, a leader in the utilities sector, as a Service Designer and help shape the future of service delivery! About the Role: As a Service Designer, you will play a pivotal role in understanding customer, colleague, and business needs. Your insights will drive service improvements that balance exceptional customer experiences with operational efficiency. If you're ready to make a real impact, this is the opportunity for you! Key Responsibilities: Research & Insight Plan and execute qualitative research to capture valuable customer and business insights. Conduct engaging stakeholder interviews, workshops, and discovery activities. Synthesise research findings to uncover themes, patterns, and unmet needs....

Senior Risk Manager - Inside IR35 - 12 Month Contract - Manchester Based - twice per week in the office - Market rate You'll lead and coordinate Risk Management for programmes and projects, ensuring their successful delivery on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, while providing expert advice to Project and Programme Managers. This role involves leading and coordinating Risk Management for programmes and projects, providing expert guidance to ensure risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated effectively. You will develop and maintain Risk Management Plans and registers, facilitate workshops to capture risks, and perform qualitative and quantitative risk analyses to inform decision-making. The role also includes monitoring risks, challenging controls, and reporting on trends to protect project delivery. Additionally, you will support tender processes by preparing risk reports and reviewing contractor risk plans. Vast Risk Management experience ,...