Job Description for People Development Intern (Belfast) 

Job Description 

From day one, our interns are treated as valued members of their team. As part of our Placement Program, you’ll have the opportunity to have intimate conversations with key business leaders, receive guidance and support from our mentorship program and build a global network with other interns. You’ll also receive support from our emerging talent team as you continuously refine and reflect on your broader career goals through your time in this program. 

About the Team 

The People Development Team is integral in driving Rapid7’s culture of continuous learning, empowering our people (Moose) to develop and thrive in their careers. 

• Dedicated to developing our people’s skills and capabilities to support our company’s mission and vision. 

• Crafting engaging learning experiences, in partnership with our business partners and the greater People Strategy team, to meet our learners’ needs while aligning with our business objectives. 

• Creating and delivering innovative and outcome-oriented learning experiences to support continuous learning and engagement. 

• Advancing our learning technology capabilities to elevate our learning experiences and team impact. 

• Constantly optimizing a global learning function designed to adapt, evolve, and scale.

• Devoted to nurturing and guiding emerging talent within our team to foster growth and professional development. 

About the Role 

We are seeking a curious, driven, people-minded student to join our People Development team! As a People Development Intern, you will primarily focus on the growth & development of our Moose. With this opportunity, you will also be exposed to other areas of the organization, including People Strategy, Total Rewards, People Operations, Talent Acquisition, Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI), and Workplace Experience; as well as other cross-functional teams. 

This role requires: 

• Energy to work in a fast-paced environment, independently when necessary. 

• Ability to adapt to pivoting/shifting priorities, when needed. 

• Ability to work and collaborate with a diverse, global team to achieve our team and company objectives. 

• A mindset for continuous improvement, growth, and adaptability, seeking challenges and opportunities to grow/stretch. 

• Demonstration of self-awareness and the ability to advocate to support one’s growth and development. 

• Ability to handle confidential and/or sensitive information appropriately (as necessary). 

• Passion for helping people thrive personally and professionally at Rapid7 

In this role, you will: 

TECHNOLOGY: 

Partner with the People Development team as an administrator for our Learning Management System and digital learning platforms, including content, roster, and license management, as well as system changes and updates. 

Support the research and potential implementation of new technologies and AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Google Gemini) to support  team efficiency, on-the-job learning experiences, learning personalization, and employee growth. 

LEARNING EXPERIENCES: 

Partner closely with internal stakeholders to support learning initiatives, aligned with organizational objectives. 

OPERATIONS 

Assist in the development of standard operational procedures for learning initiatives. 

Support data and analytics work to encourage learner accountability/engagement, and optimize our learning experiences to demonstrate impact in alignment with organizational objectives.

Coordinate logistics for blended learning experiences, including scheduling and communications. 

The skills you’ll bring include: 

Critical Core Skills & Behaviors

• Building Relationships:

  • Effective Communication: Actively listens to others, asks questions, checks for understanding, and articulates messages (both orally and in writing) in an understandable manner. 

  • Collaboration in a Globally Dispersed & Hybrid Team: Work across teams to contribute to team impact and customer outcomes. 

• Being Flexible and Adaptable:

  • Problem Solving: Make sense of information and effectively solve problems. Know when to ask for help to get oneself unblocked. 

  • Nimble Learning: Take personal commitment and actions to continuously improve, learn and grow. 

• Focus on Impact:

  • Accountability: Holds self and others responsible for driving outcomes and meeting commitments that deliver value for the business and our customers

  • Core Value Embodiment: Embody our core values to foster a culture of excellence that drives meaningful impact and collective success

Functional Skills (Role-Specific) 

• Content Creation: Demonstrate proficiency with basic design tools such as G-Suite, Canva, video/photo editing software, as well as with basic design principles. 

• Project Management: Effectively manages one’s time and the successful completion of projects through organization and attention to detail. 

• Data Analytics: Collects, analyzes, and synthesizes data to demonstrate team impact in alignment with organizational objectives. 

Successful candidates should be: 

Currently studying a relevant degree, displaying a strong academic record, and eligible for placement between June 2026 - May 2027. 

We know that the best ideas and solutions come from multi-dimensional teams. Teams reflecting a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences. If you are excited about this role and feel your experience can make an impact, please don’t be shy - apply today. 

About Rapid7

At Rapid7, our vision is to create a secure digital world for our customers, our industry, and our communities. We do this by harnessing our collective expertise and passion to challenge what’s possible and drive extraordinary impact. We’re building a dynamic and collaborative workplace where new ideas are welcome.

Protecting 11,000+ customers against bad actors and threats means we’re continuing to push the envelope just like we’ ve been doing for the past 20 years. If you ’re ready to solve some of the toughest challenges in cybersecurity, we’re ready to help you take command of your career. Join us.