25/26 Undergraduate Peer Mentor

Job Description

What is Peer Learning?

Peer learning supports student transition and progression. It is designed to help students feel part of a community, increase academic confidence, agency, and engagement.

LCC peer mentors provide support to students on their course in the years below. They help students make connections across different levels of study, support student wellbeing, and promote diverse and inclusive student communities. Mentors can help students to navigate student life, work towards learning development goals, and help create learning environments that support a multiplicity of learning styles.

How and when do LCC Peer Mentors work?

Mentors provide support in two ways – in one-to-one meetings with their mentees, and by facilitating workshops for their peers in the years below.
One-to-one mentoring is offered through online or face-to-face meetings.
Mentors work in partnership with the Academic Support team on student-led workshops. These take place as part of embedded and stand-alone workshops.
Peer mentors work throughout the academic year.

Duties and responsibilities

To complete initial peer mentor training (online and onsite) to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence required for the role
To provide mentoring support through one-to-one meetings and student-led workshops
To work in partnership with Academic Support Lecturer on your course
To contribute to transition, induction and social activities throughout the year
To participate in ongoing training and development opportunities
To promote peer learning on your course through a variety of networks
To record mentoring activity and provide feedback to staff
To maintain up to date knowledge of opportunities, services and specialist support relating to the course / college
To contribute to the Peer Learning Teams site, and to mentor team meetings

Who do Peer Mentors report to?

LCC Peer Learning Coordinator / Academic Support Lecturer (course-based)

Personal Specification

Applicants should be in the second or final year of an Undergraduate course at LCC.

We are particularly looking for students from the following courses:

BA (Hons) Contemporary Media Culture
BA (Hons) Photography
BA (Hons) Photojournalism and Documentary Photography
BA (Hons) Commercial Photography
BA (Hons) Film Practice
BA (Hons) Film and Screen Studies
BA (Hons) Animation
BA (Hons) Games Art
BA (Hons) Games Design
BA (Hons) Music Production
BA (Hons) Sound Arts
BA (Hons) Design for Art Direction
BA (Hons) Graphic Branding and Identity

Additional requirements:

Ability to work flexibly as part of a team, asking for and providing support as needed
Ability to manage their own workload alongside their course and other commitments
Willingness to participate in ongoing training and development activities

Applicants must be available to attend in-person training at LCC on 22 October 2025.

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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