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Key Information

Salary: £51,500 - £59,225 per annum

Duration of Contract: Fixed Term until December 2026

Hours per week: 35 hours per week (Full Time)

Location: Chelsea. This role is eligible for hybrid working.

Closing Date: 1 March 2026

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Job Details

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Grants System Test Analyst / Trainer with a strong understanding of research management lifecycle with hands-on experience across pre-award and post-award research administration processes as well as a background of research management / research finance and ERP systems to join our QA/Test team. The successful candidate will be responsible for various aspects of testing activities including planning, designing, executing, documenting and reporting for research management (Grants System). You will design and deliver engaging training to the Grants System business end users, ensuring the quality and integrity of the Grants Solution implementation.

Key Responsibilities

Analyse business and functional requirements related to research management Grants Solution Work with business teams to create detailed test scenarios, test cases and test data Validate configuration (e.g., funder templates, routing rules, viability checks, costing policies) to ensure alignment with ICR pricing policy and funder requirements (e.g.,CRUK, UKRI, NIHR, Wellcome, EU/Horizon). Design and deliver engaging training through live sessions (in‑person and virtual) and hands‑on clinics Tailor training content for diverse audiences including Group leaders, researchers, divisional administrators, research services, research finance, and other professional services. Support UAT testers with defect logging and troubleshooting using defect management tool CloudTicketMate Work with the Stratus Test Manager to plan and coordinate SIT and UAT testing with SIP and third-parties Perform pre-UAT testing for Grantnow System, support all UAT preparation activities and post UAT activities Support the business teams in preparing manual test data for Grantsnow pre-UAT and UAT testing

About You

We are looking for an individual with the following skills and attributes

Familiarity with UK funder requirements and processes (e.g., UKRI, NIHR, CRUK, Wellcome, EU/Horizon) Participate in requirements to test traceability, test prioritisation, allocation, execution and evidence capturing Strong understanding of the research management lifecycle with hands‑on experience across pre‑award and/or post‑award research administration processes. Experience using research management platforms such as Worktribe, Grants Now, InfoEd, Unit4 (Agresso ARCP, PCB), Oracle, or similar tools.

What We Offer

A supportive and collaborative working environment. Opportunities for professional development and career progression. Competitive salary and pension

Department/Directorate Information

Stratus will implement a cloud- based Enterprise Resource Planning software- as- a - service (SaaS) solution, and support the organisation to adopt simple, standard and modern processes in our everyday operations.

We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more d etailed information regarding this role. For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Adeyemi Hassan via email [email protected]

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About The Institute Of Cancer Research

Why work for us?

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At the Institute of Cancer Research, we champion diversity as we believe it fuels innovation and drives impactful research. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, valuing diverse perspectives that enrich our work.

Don't let a checklist of qualifications hold you back – if you're passionate about the role, we want to hear from you. Your unique experiences and backgrounds contribute to the richness of our team. We are committed to being an equal opportunity for all, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other dimension of diversity. Join us in creating an inclusive environment where everyone's voice is heard and valued.

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