Placement Peer Mentor

Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; On-site; GBP 220 - 360; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mentoring stipend

Training provided

Flexible hours

Job summary

Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking Placement Peer Mentors: current Manchester Met students who have completed a Placement Year to support and guide fellow students during placements. You will lead monthly group sessions, share experiences, and encourage engagement with placement opportunities and support services.

The role runs from October 2026 to June 2027, requiring about 2 hours per month for preparation and delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, interpersonal and active listening skills.
• Confident supporting students and facilitating small group discussions.
• Reliable, organised and able to manage commitments.
• Able to signpost students to appropriate support services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one mentoring session per month following the PPMS programme.
• Share placement experiences and practical advice.
• Support students' confidence, motivation and resilience during their placement search.
• Create an inclusive and supportive mentoring environment.
• Signpost students to relevant university support services.
• Track attendance and provide updates to the Placement Team.

Skills

Communication

Group facilitation

Active listening

Microsoft Teams

Education

Enrolled Manchester Met student (Placement Year completed)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job Description

This role is open to current Manchester Met students who will be enrolled during the 2026/27 academic year and have successfully completed a Placement Year.

The Placement Peer Mentoring Scheme (PPMS) supports second-year students preparing for placements by connecting them with final-year students who have completed one. As a Placement Peer Mentor, you will share your experience, lead monthly group sessions, and encourage students to engage with placement opportunities and support services.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver one mentoring session per month following the PPMS programme.
• Share placement experiences and practical advice.
• Support students' confidence, motivation and resilience during their placement search.
• Create an inclusive and supportive mentoring environment.
• Signpost students to relevant university support services.
• Track attendance, provide updates to the Placement Team, and attend required training and check-ins.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality and safeguarding standards.

Why Apply?

• Gain paid mentoring and leadership experience.
• Develop communication, facilitation and teamwork skills.
• Make a positive impact on other students' placement journeys.

Scheme Details

• Duration: October 2026 to June 2027
• Commitment: Approximately 2 hours per month (preparation and delivery)

Training

• Introduction to the Mentor Scheme (online or in person)
• RISE Learning "Be a Mentor" self-study package (approximately 10 hours)

Person Specification

This role is open to current Manchester Met students who will be enrolled during the 2026/27 academic year and have successfully completed a Placement Year.

Essential Requirements

• Strong communication, interpersonal and active listening skills.
• Confident supporting students and facilitating small group discussions.
• Reliable, organised and able to manage commitments.
• Comfortable sharing placement experiences professionally.
• Competent using Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365.
• Able to maintain confidentiality, work professionally and signpost students to appropriate support services.

Desirable

• Experience in mentoring, peer support, student representation or ambassador roles.
• Experience delivering presentations, workshops or events.
• Knowledge of placement recruitment, employability support and platforms such as CareerHub or LinkedIn.

We are looking for students who are approachable, inclusive, professional, dependable and motivated to help others succeed.

Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to providing accessible and inclusive recruitment. If you require or would benefit from support or reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in work, please contact us by e-mailing [email protected]. This information will only be used and shared with those who require it to implement any change(s) and only at the point this is required.

If you have any queries, or need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.