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.

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Assessment Officer

Posted on 27/04/2026
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Administration
Pay Rate
£14.98 p/h + Holiday Pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Assessment Officer to support the planning, delivery and administration of student assessments. The role involves working with systems, supporting students and staff, and ensuring assessment processes run smoothly and in line with regulations. The position is set to commence ASAP and will be full-time for an initial duration of 12 weeks w...
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Purchasing Officer

Posted on 27/04/2026
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 purchasing/procurement. Applicants without this experience will be rejected under all circumstances. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Officer to provide high-quality financial and administrative support within a busy operations environment. This role involves managing high-value transactions, maintainin...
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Service Manager

Posted on 27/04/2026
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Facilities Admin
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
W e are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Service Manager to oversee the delivery of catering and beverage services across the College, including formal dining, cafeteria service, the Senior Common Room, Junior Common Room Bar, and College events for a period of 6-12 weeks. This is a hands-on role responsible for supervising service, managing and training staff, coordinating rota...
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Social Media Executive

Posted on 24/04/2026
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Marketing
Pay Rate
£18.80 p/h + Holiday Pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
We are seeking a creative and data-driven Social Media Executive to lead and deliver organic social media activity across central channels. The role involves content creation, campaign management, stakeholder collaboration, and performance analysis to grow engagement and reach. The position is set to commence ASAP and will be full-time for an initial duration of 12 weeks with a pay ...
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Location
Headington (Old Road Campus)
Category
Facilities Admin
Pay Rate
£14.51 p/h + Holiday Pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
To apply for this role you must have facilities based experience. Candidates without this experience will not be considered under any circumstances. We are seeking a reliable and customer-focused Receptionist and Facilities Assistant to support the day-to-day running of building operations. This role combines reception duties, facilities coordination, health and safety monito...
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Systems Administrator

Posted on 15/04/2026
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
IT
Pay Rate
£20.77 p/h
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
We are seeking a Microsoft 365 Support Administrator to join our IT team and play a key role in supporting and maintaining our Microsoft cloud services. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on Microsoft 365 administration experience who enjoys troubleshooting, collaboration, and continuous service improvement. Key Responsibilities Respond to and resolve inc...
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Finance Assistant

Posted on 10/04/2026
Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Finance Admin/Support
Pay Rate
£14.98 p/h + Holiday Pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
To apply for this role you must have: Experience of using the University's financial system, Oracle R12. Candidates without this experience will be rejected under all circumstances, this is an essential requirement. We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Finance Assistant to support purchasing, payments and financial administration. This role involves working wi...
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HR Co-ordinator

Posted on 30/03/2026
Location
Headington (Old Road Campus)
Category
Administration
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
Looking for a short-term role where you can make an impact fast? We are seeking a HR Co-ordinator with previous University experience to work on site in Headington, starting asap for 6 weeks possibly longer. What you'll do: Be the first point of contact for HR queries Support employees across the full lifecycle Manage recruitment a...
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Data Manager

Posted on 27/03/2026
Location
Headington (Old Road Campus)
Category
Data Entry/Analysis
Pay Rate
£20.77 + holiday pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)
In this role, you'll lead the design and delivery of data management strategies across a complex research project, ensuring robust processes for data collection, analysis, governance and compliance. This role requires significant experience in research data management, alongside the ability to advise stakeholders, uphold GDPR and ethical standards, and support teams across multiple sites. D...
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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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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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