Internship - Learning & People Development

September 2026

Are you a (graduate) student with a passion for people development? Are you looking for an internship in an international environment where you can truly make an impact? Then this could be the internship for you.

HEINEKEN is looking for you!

Every day we work with pride on our great products that you have certainly had in your hand at a party, during a work meeting or at home on the couch. HEINEKEN is much more than just beer. We actively work to create a pleasant work environment where everyone feels respected and has equal opportunities. Your personality, knowledge and skills are the success of our organization. 
 
The internship

HEINEKEN is currently transitioning towards a more strategic Head Office, with a strong focus on strengthening teams, ways of working, and future‑ready capabilities. Within the Learning & People Development team, we actively support the business on this journey by enabling leaders, developing skills, and fostering effective collaboration across the organization. As an intern, you will support these efforts and contribute to initiatives that help teams and employees grow and adapt in a changing environment.

 

As a Learning & People Development intern, you are a true all‑rounder. You will support the team on topics such as leadership and skill development, onboarding, team development initiatives, diversity, equity & inclusion, and health & wellbeing. You will work on multiple projects simultaneously and collaborate with a wide range of colleagues, giving you broad exposure and a steep learning curve.

You will also play an important role in communicating our learning and development offer to employees. With your creativity, you will help design internal activation campaigns and bring our leadership programmes, team development initiatives and skills trainings to life. You will be a key point of contact for employees regarding L&D and help ensure new colleagues get the best possible start at HEINEKEN through our onboarding programme. In addition, you will support the translation of the global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategy to Head Office through the organisation of events and activities.

Overall, you will have a visible impact on the employee experience and on how colleagues perceive the People function.

The internship is based at the HEINEKEN Head Office in the centre of Amsterdam. You are expected to start on 1 September 2026 for a duration of five months.

During your internship, you will get to know HEINEKEN well, both within and beyond your own team. We give you trust and freedom, encourage fresh ideas, and provide the guidance that fits your learning needs.

The department

The Learning & People Development Team consists of a Learning & People Development Lead, a People Data Specialist, 2 Learning & People Development Specialists and an Employability Lead. You will join the team together with another intern starting at the same time.

We work closely with other teams within the People function, such as People Business Partners, People Operations and Talent Acquisition, as well as with other HEINEKEN entities in the Netherlands.

At HEINEKEN we work in a hybrid way, combining time in the office with working from home. As a team, we are in the office together at least two days per week. Because we work in a small team, you will receive close guidance and support. You will have a one‑on‑one with your team lead every two weeks, and we regularly organise informal moments and activities outside of work.

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to our team!

The terms of employment

• Your starting date is 1 September 2026
• The internship preferably is 4 days a week (3 days might be a possibility)
• The duration of the internship is 5 months (in consultation with your internship supervisor) 
• You are registered at an educational institution 
• It is a practice-oriented internship  
• You will be based in Amsterdam 
• You will receive an internship fee of €650 per month (based on fulltime)
• You will enjoy 2 vacation days per month (based on fulltime)  
• If you do not have a student OV product, your commuting expenses will be fully reimbursed 

The start of your internship

Together with a diverse group of interns from different departments you will start your internship at HEINEKEN. Together you will be introduced to the organization. Furthermore, you can organize fun activities with your fellow interns. 

 
The unique you!  
We believe everyone has unique talents, which is why we’re looking for you! Energy, drive and the ambition to grow are what make the difference at HEINEKEN. In addition, you bring:

You are a student at WO/master level like Human Resource Management, Organisational Development, Organisational Psychology, Educational Sciences or Business Administration and you recognize yourself in the following: 

• A pragmatic person with a can-do and hands-on mentality; 
• An analytical thinker, works accurately; 
• Flexible and being able to prioritize tasks/projects. Project management experience is beneficial;  
• Customer focused and interested in stakeholder management. You have an international mindset. 

Even if you feel you don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply. An internship is the perfect opportunity to learn and grow!

 

Conditions of HEINEKEN

1. You are enrolled at an educational institution for the entire duration of your internship and can provide proof of enrollment for the current academic year during your onboarding.
   1. In the case of non-EU nationality, you must be registered as an intern with a Dutch educational institution.
   2. In case of EU nationality, you may also be registered as an intern at educational institutions outside the EU.
2. You reside in the Netherlands for the entire duration of your internship. Please note that HEINEKEN does not provide housing.
3. You are in possession of a valid citizen service number (BSN).

 

Interested?

You can easily apply via the green “Apply Now” button. In addition to your CV, please include a motivation letter with your application, as we are very curious to hear your story and why this internship appeals to you. The hiring team will get back to you as soon as possible, but please note that the timeline may vary per internship vacancy.

 

Bring your true self

We know AI is part of today’s world, and chances are, you might use it while preparing your application. That’s absolutely fine. Just remember, we’re genuinely curious about you.
So feel free to use AI as a sparring partner, but make sure your application reflects your own ideas, personality and motivation. That’s what we value most and what helps you stand out.

 

If you have any questions about the vacancy, feel free to reach out via [email protected].

 

Working at HEINEKEN

Every day we work with pride on our great products that you have certainly had in your hand at a party, during a work meeting or at home on the couch. HEINEKEN is much more than just beer. What about brands like Heineken 0.0, Apple Bandit,  Amstel Radler and Birra Moretti. We actively work to create a pleasant work environment where everyone feels respected and has equal opportunities. Your personality, knowledge and skills are the success of our organization.

 

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