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.

For details of permanent and contract opportunities please visit Oxford University Jobs.

 
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Donor Relations Coordinator

Posted on 17/09/2025
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Administration
Pay rate
£16.92 p/h + Holiday pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
To apply for this role you must have: Experience of using the DARS software is essential. Candidates who apply without this experience will be rejected under all circumstances We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Donor Relations Coordinator to join one of our busy teams. This pivotal role is responsible for managing a range of donor recognition...
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Senior Accounts Assistant

Posted on 16/09/2025
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Accountant/Assistant Accountant
Pay rate
£18.80 p/h + holiday pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Finance Officer to join our busy and collaborative finance team within a prestigious collegiate environment. This is a diverse and hands-on role encompassing student account management, payroll, conference and events finance, bank reconciliations, and month-end reporting . The successful candidate will be a highly organise...
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Academic Services Administrator

Posted on 10/09/2025
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Administration
Pay rate
£16.92 p/h + Holiday pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
To apply for this role you must have: Strong administrative experience, ideally in a college academic office or similar higher education environment Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Clear written and verbal communication skills We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Academic Services Administrator to support ...
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Management Accountant

Posted on 09/09/2025
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Accountant/Assistant Accountant
Pay rate
£23.71 per hour + Holiday pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
To apply for this role you must have: Qualified or near-qualified accountant with strong management reporting and financial analysis experience. Proficiency with financial systems (preferably Sage Intacct) and advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, macros). Strong attention to detail with the ability to reconcile complex accounts and work accuratel...
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Alumni Support Coordinator

Posted on 09/09/2025
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Administration
Pay rate
£16.92 p/h + Holiday pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
To apply for this role you must have: Experience in organising and delivering events (in-person, virtual or hybrid), including liaising with suppliers and managing logistics. Confident user of CRM systems (preferably Salesforce) and MS Office applications Proven track record of delivering excellent customer service and stakeholder engagement We a...
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Finance Officer

Posted on 08/09/2025
Location
Headington (Old Road Campus)
Category
Finance Admin/Support
Pay rate
£16.92 p/h + Holiday pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
To apply for this role you must have: Experience in financial administration . Proven experience with finance systems and intermediate Excel skills Experience in interpreting financial policies and ensuring compliance We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Officer to join our team. This role involves overseeing financ...
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Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Administration
Pay rate
£16.92 p/h + Holiday pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
To apply for this role you must have: Experience of financial record keeping and data accuracy Excellent attention to detail, with experience in proofreading or quality assurance Methodical approach under pressure, with the ability to meet strict deadlines We are seeking a proactive and well-organised Programme Teaching Administrator to support t...
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Research Assistant

Posted on 08/09/2025
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Administration
Pay rate
£16.92 p/h + Holiday pay
Vacancy Type
Part-time (temporary)
To apply for this role you must have experience recruiting participants into research studies. Any candidates without this experience need not apply. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to support the delivery of a clinical research study. This role involves participant recruitment and follow-up, data collection, and providing support to particip...
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Development Coordinator

Posted on 08/09/2025
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Administration
Pay rate
£16.92 p/h + Holiday pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
To apply for this role you must have p revious university development office experience. Candidates without this experience will not be considered. Vacancy ID: 19839 We are currently recruiting for a Development Coordinator to join a department within Oxford University. This position offers an exciting opportunity to support a fast-paced office and to suppo...
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Researcher

Posted on 13/08/2025
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Miscellaneous
Pay rate
£20.77 per hour + Holiday pay
Vacancy Type
Part-time (temporary)
To apply for this role you must have: Proven experience in high-level research, ideally at advanced doctoral or postdoctoral level Subject expertise in medieval and/or early modern landscape history or archaeology The ability to read medieval manuscripts / handwriting Candidates who do not meet all of the above will not be considered under any ...
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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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