12 Temporary Assignments

These opportunities are just some of the temporary assignments available. The TSS is continuously receiving short-term staffing requirements from departments and colleges, often filled by our existing pool of candidates. To be considered for the assignments you’ll need to register to join the TSS. Registering is quick and easy, you can begin the process by visiting our Registration page.

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HR Administrator

Posted on 12/12/2025
Location
Headington (JR Hospital)
Category
HR/Recruitment
Pay Rate
£16.92 p/h + Holiday Pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
To apply for this role you must have: Having experience using the Universities HR system PeopleXD is essential. Candidates who apply without this will not be considered under any circumstances. We are looking for a well-organised and proactive HR Administrator to support HR operations, recruitment, and data management. The role involves handling confidential infor...
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Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Facilities Admin
Pay Rate
£14.98 + holiday pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
Vacancy ID 20938 We are currently recruiting for a full time temporary Facilities Assistant to work on site in one of our city centre based departments, this would start ASAP for 12 weeks and possibly longer, it will pay £14.98 p/h and will include some manual handling Duties: Assist current facilities staff with minor alterations to the fabric of the b...
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Grants Officer

Posted on 03/12/2025
Location
Headington (Old Road Campus)
Category
Finance Admin/Support
Pay Rate
£18.80 per hour + Holiday Pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
To apply for this role you must have: Experience of research grants administration, both pre- and post-award; Experience of using the X5 costing tool in a University context; Excellent IT skills, including advanced use of Excel. We are looking for a detail-oriented Grants Officer to support the daily operations within the department. Th...
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Senior Finance Officer

Posted on 26/11/2025
Location
Headington (Old Road Campus)
Category
Finance Admin/Support
Pay Rate
£18.80 per hour + Holiday Pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
To apply for this role you must have: AAT qualified (or equivalent); Proficiency in using accounting software (e.g., Sage, Oracle, SAP, or similar); Working knowledge of accounting principles such as accruals and prepayments; Willing to work in HEADINGTON. We are looking for a detail-oriented Finance / Senior Finance Officer to suppo...
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Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Finance Admin/Support
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented Administrative & Finance Officer to join our team. This is a varied and rewarding role supporting a broad range of financial, administrative, operational, and HR-related activities across the department. The successful candidate will play a key part in ensuring the smooth, efficient, and compliant running of operations, worki...
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Finance Assistant

Posted on 24/11/2025
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Finance Admin/Support
Pay Rate
£14.98 per hr + Holiday Pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
To apply for this role you must have: Proficiency in using accounting software (e.g., Sage, Oracle, SAP, or similar); Experience of financial processes/administration; Excellent IT skills, in particular in the use of spreadsheets. We are looking for a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support the daily operations within the department. ...
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Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
HR/Recruitment
Pay Rate
£16.92 to £18.80 per hour + holiday pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
Vacancy ID: 20971 We are currently recruiting for a Temporary Payroll & People Operations Partner for a centrally based Oxford University Department. The position is set to commence as soon as possible and will be full-time for an initial duration of 12 weeks. Key Responsibilities Payroll Processing Processing payroll actions, including changes in hours and...
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Assistant University Fire Officer

Posted on 13/11/2025
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Facilities/Laboratory
Pay Rate
£25.19 per hour + holiday pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
** Only candidates with NVQ Level 4 Certificate (or equivalent) in Fire Safety will be considered for this position ** Vacancy ID: 20907 We are recruiting for a Temporary Assistant University Fire Officer to join a centrally based Oxford University Department . This full-time, on-site role will start as soon as possible and run for an initial 12-week period . ...
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Fire Risk Assessor

Posted on 13/11/2025
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Facilities/Laboratory
Pay Rate
£25.19 per hour + holiday pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
** Only candidates with NVQ level 4 diploma in Fire Safety will be considered for this position ** Vacancy ID: 20900 We are seeking a Temporary Fire Risk Assessor to join a centrally based Oxford University Department , commencing as soon as possible . This is a full-time, on-site role for an initial 12-week period , offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to a...
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Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
PA/EA
Pay Rate
Dependent on assignment
The University of Oxford Temporary Staffing Service is an internal recruitment service supplying University departments with temporary staff. We are seeking candidates with Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant skills to join the pool of workers. You should be available to start work at short notice, or be approaching the end of another commitment. Candidates should be able to...
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Temporary Administrative Roles

Posted on 03/07/2024
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Administration
Pay Rate
Competitive rates of pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
Vacancy Ref:9002 The University of Oxford is inviting applicants with suitable administrative and clerical skills to register with the Temporary Staffing Service, an internal recruitment service supplying University departments with temporary staff. Assignments range in length and a mixture of working patterns will be available, accommodating those who require flexibility, or just...
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Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
PA/EA
Pay Rate
£18.80 p/h + holiday pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and professional Executive Assistant (EA) to support the Chief Digital Information Officer (CDIO) in delivering strategic priorities across the department. As a trusted partner, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective day-to-day running of the office, working closely with senior colleagues across the University and beyond. This ...
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