Galway Traveller Movement is hiring a CSP Upcycling Manager to lead the Bounce Back Upcycling furniture upcycling project in Galway, Ireland. It is a full-time management role inside the organisation's social enterprises, and applications are made by email and close on 04 November 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the vacancy and set out below what the role involves and what the employer asks for.
What Is Bounce Back Upcycling at Galway Traveller Movement?
The Bounce Back Upcycling (BBU) manager is one of 2 managers employed by the Galway Traveller Movement Social Enterprises. The BBU manager works as part of a team directed by the Bounce Back Recycling manager, which ensures synergy between the two social enterprises.
The BBU manager leads out in the furniture upcycling project, and both managers work with the team to design, develop and deliver across the social enterprises.
Vacancy at a Glance
🏢 Organisation: Galway Traveller Movement
💼 Position: CSP Upcycling Manager
🧩 Project: Bounce Back Upcycling (furniture upcycling)
📍 Location: Monivea Road, Galway, Ireland
🕘 Working pattern: Full-time
👥 Reports to the team directed by: the Bounce Back Recycling manager
📧 Application method: By email
⏳ Deadline: 04 November 2026
What Does the Upcycling Manager Do?
The employer is looking for somebody with enthusiasm, ideas and vision for the project. The primary role of the manager is to:
🚀 Drive business at Bounce Back Upcycling
🤲 Create an enabling working environment at Bounce Back Upcycling
🎯 Deliver on the circular economy targets of Bounce Back Recycling
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Education and Experience Required
🎓 A good standard of education and training, both formal and informal.
🏪 Practical experience of running a small to medium size business.
🧭 Experience of mentoring or delivering similar projects.
💪 Relevant work experience and evidence of commitment to hard work and the ability to self direct.
Knowledge the Employer Asks For
🔄 A knowledge of the circular economy.
🗺️ Good knowledge of local, regional and national services and supports.
📣 Knowledge of marketing and promotion, including online platforms.
🛍️ A knowledge and understanding of the Traveller economy and work, Social Enterprises and retail.
Skills and Working Style
🔍 Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet targets.
🤝 A good team player with strong interpersonal skills, competent to work effectively both within a team structure and independently, taking ownership of designated tasks.
🗂️ Excellent organisational skills and an ability to process information and deal with challenges quickly and effectively.
🧠 The ability to work independently and on your own initiative, and to process information and deal with challenges quickly and effectively.
💬 Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
🕰️ The ability to work flexible hours and flexible duties.
IT Skills
💻 Very good IT skills, with a knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
📝 Strong word processing skills.
Values and Commitment
📖 An understanding of Traveller issues and cultural diversity.
⚖️ A commitment to work out of an anti-racist and equality work perspective.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Galway Traveller Movement CSP Upcycling Manager job?
It is a full-time management role at Bounce Back Upcycling, one of the Galway Traveller Movement Social Enterprises. The manager leads the furniture upcycling project and works as part of a team directed by the Bounce Back Recycling manager.
Where is the job based?
The job is based at Monivea Road, Galway, Ireland.
What is the main purpose of the role?
The primary role of the manager is to drive business, create an enabling working environment at Bounce Back Upcycling and deliver on the circular economy targets of Bounce Back Recycling.
Who does the Upcycling Manager work with?
The Bounce Back Upcycling manager is one of 2 managers employed by the Galway Traveller Movement Social Enterprises. Both managers work with the team to design, develop and deliver across the social enterprises, and the BBU manager works within a team directed by the Bounce Back Recycling manager.
What experience and education do I need?
The employer asks for a good standard of education and training, both formal and informal, practical experience of running a small to medium size business, experience of mentoring or delivering similar projects, and relevant work experience with evidence of commitment to hard work and the ability to self direct.
Which skills does the employer ask for?
The vacancy lists strong attention to detail and the ability to meet targets, teamwork and interpersonal skills, excellent organisational skills, the ability to work independently, very good IT skills with Microsoft Office and strong word processing, knowledge of marketing and promotion including online platforms, and strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
Do I need to know about the Traveller community and social enterprise?
Yes. The vacancy asks for a knowledge and understanding of the Traveller economy and work, Social Enterprises and retail, an understanding of Traveller issues and cultural diversity, and a commitment to work out of an anti-racist and equality work perspective.
Is knowledge of the circular economy required?
Yes. The vacancy asks for a knowledge of the circular economy, which links directly to the circular economy targets of Bounce Back Recycling that the manager delivers on.
Are flexible hours expected?
Yes. The vacancy asks for the ability to work flexible hours and flexible duties.
Does the vacancy state a nationality restriction?
No nationality or country restriction is stated in the vacancy.
How do I apply?
Applications are made by email, using the address in the Application Email section below, before 04 November 2026.
Deadline
⏳ 04 November 2026
