Temp pool

How to engage a temp


A temp can be engaged for up to 12 weeks on a full-time or part-time basis. The University temp pool should be used in the first instance, and you should use the temp request form to submit a request.

Contact information for the University temp pool

If there is no one suitable in the University temp pool, there are other approved suppliers:

Blue Arrow, Adecco, Brook Street, Manpower, Search Consultancy, Hays, Pertemps and Reed. Adecco is the top-ranked supplier on the framework which means you can appoint a temp directly from them without inviting the other suppliers to quote.

Contact information for Adecco

Amanda Allcock | amanda.allcock@adecco.co.uk |  01904 640333


How to extend a temp's engagement


If you need to extend a temp's engagement beyond 12 weeks, you can use the direct appointment process to extend their engagement by up to 6 months. Beyond that, you would need to go to open recruitment.

Have a temporary need for a higher grade, or have someone in mind? You can also consider a casual engagement for up to 12 weeks. Visit our Casual worker wiki page.