22 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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Finance Assistant

Posted on 20/03/2026
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Finance Admin/Support
Pay Rate
£14.98 per hour + holiday pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
Vacancy ID: 22424 We are looking for a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support the daily operations within the department. Key Responsibilities: Respond to straightforward enquiries, providing advice on financial procedures and policies and referring to the Finance officer where necessary Responsible for raising purchase requisitions in the Oracle ...
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Senior Academic Administrator

Posted on 20/03/2026
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Administration
Pay Rate
£20.77 - £25.19 per hour depending on experience + holiday pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
Vacancy ID: 22423 We are seeking an experienced Senior Academic Administrator to join a centrally based Oxford University department on a 12-week temporary assignment. This is a senior, high-impact role leading the delivery of administrative support across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You will manage a dedicated team, oversee teaching and examination administratio...
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HR Assistant

Posted on 20/03/2026
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
HR/Recruitment
Pay Rate
£14.98 + holiday pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
We are looking for an organised administrator to support casual appointments, recruitment activity and general HR administration. Duties will include issuing engagement letters, completing right to work checks, setting up appointments on PXD, advertising vacancies, arranging interviews, gathering references and processing employment-related documentation. Duties: • Support casu...
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HR Project Officer

Posted on 20/03/2026
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
HR/Recruitment
Pay Rate
£16.92 p/h
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised HR Project Officer to lead the implementation of a Career Development Review (CDR) process for Researchers across the Division. This role will play a key part in configuring and embedding the 'My Development' module within PeopleXD, ensuring a smooth and effective rollout. Please note: Candidates without demonstrable experience using P...
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Outreach Delivery Assistant

Posted on 20/03/2026
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Administration
Pay Rate
£16.92 + holiday pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
We are looking for an organised and proactive Outreach and Events Assistant to support the delivery of outreach and access programmes, with a particular focus on online and residential activity. This role will involve coordinating events, managing communications with schools, students and stakeholders, supporting marketing activity, maintaining accurate records and providing wide-ranging adminis...
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Personal Assistant

Posted on 20/03/2026
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
PA/EA
Pay Rate
£18.80 + holiday pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
Previous experience as an EA/PA and minuting is essential. Duties: • To be the first point of contact for visitors to the Bursary, responding courteously and efficiently and to assist or redirect as required. • To manage the F&E Bursar's and Home Bursar's diary, organising events and ensuring attendance at meetings, including organising travel arrangements. &bul...
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Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Administration
Pay Rate
£16.92 p/h + Holiday Pay
Vacancy Type
Part-time (temporary)
We are seeking a highly organised and personable Departmental Research Ethics Committee Coordinator to support the development of a departmental research ethics framework. The role involves research, stakeholder engagement, information collation, and supporting the preparation of proposals for governance approval. The position is set to commence ASAP and will be part time 15 hours per w...
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Assistant Student Administrator

Posted on 18/03/2026
Location
Headington (Old Road Campus)
Category
Administration
Pay Rate
£16.92 p/h + Holiday Pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Assistant Student Administrator to support administrative and coordination activities across study and project teams. This role involves data management, meeting coordination, financial tracking, and general office support. The position is set to commence ASAP and will be full-time for an initial duration of 12 weeks with a pay rate of £16....
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Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Administration
Pay Rate
£18.80 p/h + Holiday Pay
To apply for this role you must have: Experience developing and delivering group or visitor offers, ideally in a museum, heritage or visitor-focused setting. Proven ability to achieve commercial targets and contribute to revenue growth. We are seeking a commercially focused and collaborative Commercial Groups & Travel Trade Officer to develop and deliver a ...
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Research Support Assistant

Posted on 17/03/2026
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Administration
Pay Rate
£16.92 p/h
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Support Assistant to join an innovative research team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful global research aimed at improving outcomes for children and families affected by adversity, poverty, and violence. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team within and beyond the University of Oxford, suppor...
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Grants Officer

Posted on 16/03/2026
Location
Headington (JR Hospital)
Category
Administration
Pay Rate
£18.80 p/h
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Research Grants Officer to support the management of a busy research funding portfolio. This role will work closely with Principal Investigators (PIs), finance teams, and external collaborators to ensure that research funding applications and awards are managed effectively from pre-award through to post-award stages. Important: A...
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Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
IT
Pay Rate
£18.80 p/h + Holiday Pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
We are seeking a proactive Cybersecurity Communication Officer to support the development and delivery of a cybersecurity education and awareness programme. This role focuses on communications, training coordination, stakeholder engagement and reporting to help strengthen organisational understanding of cybersecurity and information security practices. The position is set to commenc...
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