Research and Innovation Division
Research Systems UAT and Configuration Specialist
Ref: SC4920
Starting salary from £31,236 per annum (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £37,694 per annum (pro rata).
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Systems User Acceptance Testing and Configuration Specialist to join the Research and Innovation Directorate. The role will provide professional services support for the University's research information management system (Pure - Elsevier), ensuring successful user acceptance testing (UAT) and technical configuration during mandated security and system updates. The role safeguards data integrity, system interoperability, and user experience while meeting external compliance obligations for research visibility and reporting.
Key duties of the role include:
System Updates & Configuration
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Data Integrity & System Links
Monitor and troubleshoot any disruptions caused by updates.
Stakeholder Engagement
Compliance & Reporting
General Administrative Support
You will have two A levels and five GCSEs at grades A-C (including mathematics and English) or equivalent qualifications or experience. It is essential that you have proven experience in user acceptance testing and system configuration, experience with research information systems and excellent problem solving and analytical skills. You will be able to meet all essential criteria detailed in the person specification within the candidate brochure.
This part-time (0.8 FTE) post is available from 8 April 2026 on a fixed-term basis for 2 years.
Benefits include:
39 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 1 March 2026
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