21 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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Personal Assistant

Posted on 07/01/2026
Location
Headington (Old Road Campus)
Category
PA/EA
Pay Rate
£18.30 p/h + holiday pay
Vacancy Type
Part-time (temporary)
Previous PA/EA experience is essential for this role. This role is 18.25 hours p/w. An Oxford University department are seeking a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant to support their Director of Research. This role involves managing complex diaries, coordinating meetings and travel, and providing comprehensive administrative support to ensure the smooth running of th...
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Engagement Manager

Posted on 07/01/2026
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Events
Pay Rate
£20.77 + holiday pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
For this assignment, you must have professional experience managing engagement programmes or membership communities, with a strong understanding of relationship-based fundraising. You must also have excellent communication and IT skills, experience delivering high-quality events and marketing projects, and the ability to use data and best practice to support donor stewardship and organisational g...
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Casework Officer

Posted on 07/01/2026
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Administration
Pay Rate
£16.92 p/h + holiday pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
We are seeking a highly organised, detail-oriented Student Casework Administrator to join one of our centrally based departments. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the University's processes relating to student appeals, complaints, disciplinary matters, and other casework. You will act as a first point of contact for enquiries, guide students and staff t...
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Database Administrator

Posted on 06/01/2026
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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Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Events
Pay Rate
£20.77 p/h + holiday pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
For this role, you must have extensive experience in event management and digital comms, particularly focussed on digital comms content creation. You will also need experience managing and creating content for various social media platforms and p roficiency with design platform Canva and website CMS WordPress. Duties: • Coordinate event logistics, asset delivery, and commun...
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Operations Manager

Posted on 06/01/2026
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Administration
Pay Rate
£20.77 p/h + Holiday Pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
To apply for this role you must have: Honours degree or equivalent experience with strong analytical skills. Significant administrative and management experience in higher education or a comparable environment . Proven experience of line management and effective delegation . We are seeking an experienced and proactive Operations Manager to ove...
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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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HR Administrator

Posted on 05/01/2026
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
HR/Recruitment
Pay Rate
£14.98 p/h + Holiday Pay
Vacancy Type
Part-time (temporary)
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented HR Administrator to support day-to-day HR operations and maintain accurate employee records. This role is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills, a professional approach, and an interest in developing a career in HR. The position is set to commence ASAP and will be part time (30-35 hrs p/w) for an initial duration of 12 week...
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Policy Impact Coordinator

Posted on 05/01/2026
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Project Admin
Pay Rate
£18.80 + holiday pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
For this assignment, you will need a strong interest in modern slavery and human rights, excellent communication skills, and the ability to produce clear, accessible written material. Experience working within a policy making You will be highly organised, able to manage multiple projects and events, work effectively with a range of stakeholders, and approach your work with professionalism and...
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Information Governance Officer

Posted on 19/12/2025
Location
Headington (Old Road Campus)
Category
Administration
Pay Rate
£20.77 p/h
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
Supporting a complex and high-profile academic environment, this 12 week role offers the chance to shape and embed robust information governance and security practices across a major research division. You will be educated to degree level or equivalent, with demonstrable experience in ISO 27000, NHS Data Security Toolkit, Cyber Essentials or clinical trials governance, a strong understanding of ...
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Programme Administrator

Posted on 17/12/2025
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Administration
Pay Rate
£16.92 per hour + Holiday Pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
To apply for this role you must have: Excellent organisational and administrative skills; Able to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines; Proven ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and good attention to detail. We are looking for a detail-oriented Programme Administrator to support the daily operations within the department. T...
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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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