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CycleUp Textiles
Vacancies
Find any current vacancies with CycleUp textiles here with information and how to apply on each individual post.
Product Creator - Part time
CycleUp Textiles
Community Services Programme (CSP)
Closing date
Friday 1st November 2024 5pm
Name of Employer: Roscommon Women’s Network Co Ltd (RWN)
Address of Office: Riverside Centre, Athleague, County Roscommon
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Purpose of the job: We are now recruiting for the role of a part time Product Creator which is supported by the Department of Rural and Community Development and Pobal through the Community Services Programme.
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The Product Creators will be a key part of Roscommon Women’s Network (RWN) CycleUp Social Enterprise production team, responsible for supporting the CycleUp's Production Team Leader and Manager in achieving production goals in a wide-ranging, supportive, empowering environment. This role involves hands-on work in the design and creation of upcycled products, quality control, and assisting in maintaining an efficient and organised production process.
Key Responsibilities;
1. Reporting to the Production Team Leader and CycleUp Manager, you will be part of the product creation team adhering to the CycleUp upcycling process, including, design, sourcing, deconstructing, cutting, sewing, and assembly of products intended for sale online and in a retail environment.
2. Ensure that all products meet quality standards set by the CycleUp Production Team Leader and Manager.
3. Collaborate with the production team including trainees to meet weekly production goals.
4. Maintain a clean and organised workspace.
5. Manage inventory of materials and supplies.
6. Help in training and mentoring trainees, volunteers and project participants.
7. Support the organisations goals around Lean Practices and Continuous Improvement.
8. Attend regular team meetings, as well as training to upskill and diversify skills
The successful candidate will have:
• Previous experience sewing an advantage
• Comfortable mentoring trainees, new team members and sharing your knowledge.
• Passionate about sustainability, and creativity
• Enjoys working as part of a creative team
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team-oriented environment.
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Hours of Work;
The Part-time position is 19 hours per week
The hours of work will take place between the hours of 9:00 to 5.30 Monday to Friday unless otherwise agreed with the CycleUp Manager or Production Team Lead.
Product Creators may on occasion be asked to be flexible around additional working hours, for which overtime will not be paid but time-off-in-lieu granted.
Contract; The Contract will initially be from October 2024 until December 31st 2025, however will continue beyond December 2025 subject to funding and meeting KPI’s.
Salary;
The annual salary is €13,832. Wages will be paid monthly by electronic transfer.
A six month probation period will apply. You are entitled to 10 days annual leave.
This contract is from November 2024 to 31st December 2025 and will be subject to continued funding thereafter.
Full Job Description available on request to RWN Manager, Nora Fahy, nfahy@rwn.ie
To apply please send your CV with covering letter to;
Email: nfahy@rwn.ie Tel. 094 9621690 / 086 8099154
Closing Date for applications – 5pm on Friday 1st November 2024.
Shortlisting may apply.
Administrator - Fulltime
CycleUp Textiles
EU - JTF
Closing date
Friday 18th October 2024 5pm
Name of Employer: Roscommon Women’s Network Co Ltd (RWN)
Address of Office: Riverside Centre, Athleague, County Roscommon
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Purpose of the job: The overall purpose of this position is to manage the day to day general administration including finance administration to ensure efficiency, sustainability and growth. To work as part of the CycleUp and wider RWN team to engage and support the development, capacity building, training and networking of women in the local area.
Key Responsibilities;
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To be accountable to the CycleUp Manager and participate fully as a team member
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To support women’s access and participation in CycleUp and to other supports and services
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Facilitate the use of the Project as a resource to the community
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Oversee the general maintenance of the office and office facilities
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To manage the day to day finance administration, monitoring and reporting
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To manage the general administration involved in running the Social Enterprise.
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To assist in the planning development and delivery of sales and marketing strategies
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To supervise the work of the Community Employment scheme/TUS/RSS administrative staff.
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To support the project to source funding and in fundraising activities and reporting.
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To network with other community organisations and local agencies to support women’s participation in CycleUp.
The successful candidate will have:
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A relevant community development and/or business/finance administration qualification or equivalent
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Financial, budget management, reporting experience
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Financial and general report writing skills.
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A compassionate approach to working in a diverse and inclusive team environment.
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Attention to detail
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Problem solving and analytical skills
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Ability to work or own initiative and as part of a team
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Hours of Work; The full time post is 37.5 hours per week,
9.30 to 5.30 Monday to Friday.
Contract; The Contract will initially be from October 2024 until December 31st 2025, however will continue beyond December 2025 subject to funding and meeting KPI’s.
Salary; The salary is €26,812.50 per annum.
Full Job Description available on request to RWN Manager, Nora Fahy, nfahy@rwn.ie
To apply please send your CV with covering letter to;
Email: nfahy@rwn.ie Tel. 094 9621690 / 086 8099154
Closing Date for applications – 5pm on Friday 18th October 2024.
Shortlisting may apply.
CSP Manager -
CycleUp Textiles
Closing date
Friday 4th October 2024 5pm
Job Title: Community Services Program (CSP) Manager.
RWN CycleUp Textiles is a textile upcycling Social Enterprise within Roscommon Women’s Network (RWN) based in the Riverside Centre, Athleague, Co. Roscommon. We have recently joined the Pobal supported Community Services Program (CSP) and are now looking to recruit a full time manager.
RWN is a Community Development Project supporting women and families throughout County Roscommon, especially the most marginalised.
Overall Responsibilities of the Manager’s Role
The manager will be responsible for the development and oversight of all operations of our CycleUp Textiles Social Enterprise. This position requires a dynamic, empathetic, creative and environmentally conscious individual who can lead, manage staff, and innovate. The manager will coordinate and manage the day-to-day operations of the social enterprise ensuring it is profitable and operating safely and compliant. The manager will also support the ongoing training & development of staff, volunteers & social enterprise participants. The role also has responsibility for the development, production and marketing of upcycled textiles products for sale, and ensuring the quality and sustainability of our products.
Main duties and responsibilities of the post:
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Responsible for leading and managing the CycleUp team, including production, administration staff, community employment scheme workers and volunteers.
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To engage and support marginalised communities, including Traveller women to participate.
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To manage the growth and development of the enterprise
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Meeting KPI’s and targets as outlined in the business plan.
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Marketing and sales
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Financial management and reporting
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Fundraising
The successful candidate will have:
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A relevant management, community development and/or business administration qualification or equivalent
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Financial, budget management and administration experience
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Excellent communication and administration skills
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Funding application and report writing skills.
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Experience of engaging and supporting marginalised communities to participate.
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Problem solving skills
Starting Salary €40,000 per annum
Hours per week: 37.5.
Own transport essential.
Full Job Description available on request to RWN Manager, Nora Fahy, nfahy@rwn.ie
To apply please send your CV with covering letter to;
Email: nfahy@rwn.ie Tel. 094 9621690 / 086 8099154
Closing Date for applications – 5pm Friday 4th October.
Shortlisting may apply.
This project is supported by the Department of Rural and Community Development and Pobal through the Community Services Programme.
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RWN is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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