2627 Undergraduate Peer Mentor 2

What is Peer Learning?

Peer Learning supports student transition and progression. It is designed to help students feel part of the 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 are responsible for supporting their mentees in one-to-one meetings, they also facilitate workshops for their peers in the years below.

• One to one mentoring is offered through online or in person meetingsMentors work in partnership with the Academic Support team on student-led workshops. These take place as part of embedded and stand-alone provision

• Peer mentors work during term time and 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)

Person Specification

• Applicants should be in the second or final year of one of the LCC undergraduate courses listed below

• 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 Wednesday 21 October 2026 10am - 3pm

BA (Hons) Design Management

BA (Hons) Graphic Branding and Identity

BA (Hons) Interaction Design

BA (Hons) Contemporary Media Cultures

BA (Hons) Media Communications

BA (Hons) Public Relations

BA (Hons) Journalism

BA (Hons) Journalism and Publishing

BA (Hons) Photography and Creative Industries

BA (Hons) Film and Screen Studies

BA (Hons) Film Practice

BA (Hons) Computer Animation and Visual Effects

BA (Hons) Games Art

BA (Hons) Games Design

BA (Hons) Immersive Media and Mixed Reality

BA (Hons) Music Production

BA (Hons) Sound Arts: Design

BA (Hons) Sound Arts: Experimental Music