14 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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Laboratory & Facilities Technician

Posted on 29/10/2026
Location
Headington (Old Road Campus)
Category
Miscellaneous
Pay Rate
£17.24 per hour + holiday pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
Vacancy ID: 24878 We are currently recruiting for a Temporary Laboratory & Facilities Technician to join a University of Oxford department based in Headington. This is a full-time temporary position for an initial 12-week assignment , with the possibility of extension. Key Responsibilities Coordinate equipment servicing, maintenance, and repairs. Suppo...
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Programme Coordinator

Posted on 28/10/2026
Location
Headington (Old Road Campus)
Category
Administration
Pay Rate
£19.16 p/h
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Programme Coordinator to support the development and implementation of routine monitoring systems across the Collaborative and ISARIC programmes. Key responsibilities 1. Collaborative programme Review and streamline programme indicators with SFA Foundation, ensuring alignment with the agreed MEL framework and donor reportin...
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IT and AV Technician

Posted on 26/10/2026
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
IT
Pay Rate
£17.24 per hour + holiday pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused IT & AV Technician to join a busy IT team within a prestigious higher education environment in Oxford. Reporting to the Head of ICT, you will provide first- and second-line technical support to staff, students, fellows and conference guests, ensuring the smooth operation of IT systems, networks and audiovisual (AV) facilities across mult...
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Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Events
Pay Rate
£21.17 per hour + holiday pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Deputy Conference & Events Manager to support the delivery and development of a successful conference and events operation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong event management, client relationship and commercial skills. The position is set to commence ASAP and will be from 18.75 hours per week until 18 December ...
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HR Officer

Posted on 23/10/2026
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
HR/Recruitment
Pay Rate
£17.24 per hour + holiday pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive HR Administrator to provide effective administrative support for the School's HR activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with HR administration experience who enjoys working with people, maintaining accurate records and supporting a range of HR processes. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across th...
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Clinical Research Coordinator

Posted on 22/10/2026
Location
Headington (Old Road Campus)
Category
Research
Pay Rate
£19.16 per hour + holiday pay
Vacancy Type
Part-time (temporary)
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Clinical Research Coordinator to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys coordinating clinical research activities, liaising with study sites, maintaining accurate regulatory documentation, and ensuring the smooth and timely completion of study close-out processes. The position is set to commence ASAP and will be f...
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CCS Digital Comms Assistant

Posted on 20/10/2026
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Marketing
Pay Rate
£17.24 per hour + holiday pay
Vacancy Type
Part-time (temporary)
We are seeking a creative and digitally savvy Digital Communications Assistant to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating engaging digital content, supporting websites and social media channels, and helping to deliver effective communications across a range of digital platforms. The position is set to commence 2 November 2026 and will be from 14.6 hours per...
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Communications Officer

Posted on 19/10/2026
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Marketing
Pay Rate
£19.16 per hour + holiday pay
Vacancy Type
Part-time (temporary)
We are seeking a creative and digitally focused Communications Officer to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys developing engaging digital content, managing websites and social media, supporting communications projects, and using audience insight and performance data to strengthen the department's communications and online presence. The position is set to commence A...
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Full Stack Engineer

Posted on 07/10/2026
Location
Headington (JR Hospital)
Category
IT
Pay Rate
£21.17 per hour + holiday pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
We are seeking a skilled and collaborative Full Stack Engineer to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys developing secure and scalable web applications, building APIs and cloud integrations, optimising software for large-scale research datasets, and working closely with researchers to deliver and support innovative data-driven solutions. The position is set to commenc...
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HR Officer

Posted on 30/09/2026
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Administration
Pay Rate
£15.26 - £21.17 per hour, depending on experience
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
Do you have previous University of Oxford HR experience and knowledge of People XD? We are urgently seeking an experienced HR professional with strong knowledge of UK employment law and Home Office visa regulations. CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience is required to join a busy, expanding HR team and play a key role in delivering high-quality generalist HR support across rec...
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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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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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