Placement Peer Mentor

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.

How to Apply

Please apply via the Apply button, completing the form on the next page.

The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 6th September 2026.

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