18 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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Facilities Assistant

Posted on 28/01/2026
Location
Headington (Old Road Campus)
Category
Facilities Admin
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
We are seeking a reliable and customer-focused Facilities Assistant to deliver high-quality support across buildings and events. The role involves providing excellent customer service to building users, setting up meeting rooms and lecture theatres (including furniture moves and AV setup), carrying out basic repairs and maintenance, supporting cleaning duties (including use of industrial equ...
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HR Officer

Posted on 27/01/2026
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
HR/Recruitment
Pay Rate
£16.92 p/h + Holiday Pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
We are seeking an experienced and confident HR Officer to provide professional HR support across two academic departments. The role covers HR advice, recruitment, immigration, payroll coordination and compliance, working closely with managers, staff and central HR teams. The position is set to commence ASAP and will be full-time for an initial duration of 12 weeks with a pay rate of...
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Management Accountant

Posted on 27/01/2026
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Accountant/Assistant Accountant
Pay Rate
£20.77 p/h + holiday pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
One of our centrally based colleges is seeking to appoint a Management Accountant to play a pivotal role in the effective management, reporting, and development of its financial operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant to join a complex and dynamic academic environment and contribute directly to the College's strategic and operational success. Working...
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Receptionist

Posted on 26/01/2026
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Reception
Pay Rate
£13.67 p/h + Holiday Pay
Vacancy Type
Part-time (temporary)
We are seeking a professional, calm and customer-focused Receptionist to act as the first point of contact for visitors and callers. This role plays a key part in maintaining a safe, welcoming and well-managed environment within the Department. The position is set to commence ASAP and will be providing cover on a shift basis (2 on 2 off): 4-9pm Mon-Thurs, 3-9pm Fri 8am-4pm S...
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Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Marketing
Pay Rate
£20.77 p/h + Holiday Pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
We are seeking an experienced and creative Alumni Communications & Marketing Manager to lead strategic communications and marketing activity for the alumni network. This role combines content leadership, campaign delivery, brand management, and cross-School collaboration to strengthen alumni engagement and impact. The position is set to commence ASAP and will be full-time for an in...
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Development Admin Assistant

Posted on 22/01/2026
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Administration
Pay Rate
£16.92 p/h
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
One of our centrally based colleges are seeking a proactive and highly organised Development Administration Assistant to provide administrative and practical support to the Development team. This is a varied, hands-on role supporting alumni engagement, events, fundraising activity, and office administration during a busy period. This position is ideal for someone with strong administr...
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Executive Assistant

Posted on 21/01/2026
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
PA/EA
Pay Rate
£16.98 + holiday pay
Vacancy Type
Part-time (temporary)
Previous PA/EA experience is essential for this role. This is a part time role 18.25 hours p/w. Duties: • Manage internal and external communications on behalf of the programme, including correspondence with partners, collaborators and University departments, and contributing to the development and maintenance of programme web pages. • Organise meetings, workshops and ...
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HR Advisor

Posted on 21/01/2026
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
HR/Recruitment
Pay Rate
£18.80 + holiday pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
For this role you must have experience managing HR processes and be qualified or working towards CIPD level 5 or equivalent experience. You must also have knowledge of UK employment laws and Home Office regulations. Duties: • Advise and support line managers and staff on HR matters, including employment law, policies and procedures, using appropriate communication methods and ...
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Database Administrator

Posted on 21/01/2026
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Data Entry/Analysis
Pay Rate
£18.80-20.77 per hour (DOE) + Holiday Pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
To apply for this role you must have: Significant experience managing and maintaining Microsoft Access databases, including VBA and backend structures; Proven ability to stabilise and modernise legacy systems with minimal documentation; Strong understanding of database design principles, data integrity, and risk management. We are looking for a d...
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Grants Officer

Posted on 21/01/2026
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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Design Studio Administrator

Posted on 19/01/2026
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Administration
Pay Rate
£20.00 p/h + Holiday pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
To apply for this role you must have: Experience in project coordination or administration, ideally in a creative or marketing environment. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Design Studio Administrator ...
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Archivist

Posted on 12/01/2026
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Library
Pay Rate
£18.80 + holiday pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
We are seeking an experienced professional archivist to deliver a short-term project to rationalise, rehouse, and improve access to a significant archival collection. The role focuses on implementing practical, space-efficient storage solutions that protect fragile material while working pragmatically within existing time, staffing, and resource constraints. Duties • Rationali...
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