Workplace Experience & Travel Apprentice (1 year)

<p><strong>About Thunes</strong><br>Thunes is the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world. Thunes’ proprietary Direct Global Network allows Members to make payments in real-time in over 130 countries and more than 80 currencies.</p> <p>Thunes’ network connects directly to over 7 billion mobile wallets and bank accounts worldwide, as well as 15 billion cards via more than 320 different payment methods, such as GCash, M-Pesa, Airtel, MTN, Orange, JazzCash, Easypaisa, AliPay, WeChat Pay and many more.</p> <p>Thunes’ Direct Global Network differentiates itself through its worldwide reach, in-house SmartX Treasury System and Fortress Compliance Platform, ensuring Members of the network receive unrivaled speed, control, visibility, protection and cost efficiencies when making real-time payments, globally.</p> <p>Members of Thunes’ Direct Global Network include gig economy giants like Uber and Deliveroo, super-apps like Grab and WeChat, MTOs, fintechs, PSPs and banks.</p> <p>Headquartered in Singapore, Thunes has offices in 14 locations, including Abidjan, Barcelona, Beijing, Dubai, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, London, Manila, Nairobi, Paris, Riyadh, San Francisco and Shanghai.</p> <p>For more information, visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thunes.com/">https://www.thunes.com/</a></p> <p><strong>Context of the role</strong></p> <p>We are looking for a proactive and creative Workplace Experience &amp; Travel Apprentice to join our team for a two-year journey. Reporting to the Global Head of Workplace &amp; Travel, you will play a dual role: supporting our Global Travel program for employees worldwide and acting as a key champion for Workplace Experience in our Paris office (while supporting London and Barcelona).</p> <p>You will be joining us during a period of strong company growth, working within a vibrant, multicultural environment. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain deep experience in corporate travel management, office operations, and employee engagement.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <p><strong>Global Travel Management</strong></p> <ul> <li>Support relationships with business travel service providers, including Online Booking Tools (OBT) and risk management partners. Work closely with our global business travel agency on day-to-day operations.</li> <li>Prepare reports to assist with budget planning, analyze cost-saving strategies, and monitor compliance with company travel standards.</li> <li>Support the development and maintenance of global travel policies. Update the corporate travel portal with fresh content and guides.</li> <li>Act as a point of contact for employees regarding travel arrangements, providing troubleshooting support and guidance.</li> <li>Assist in negotiating and extending corporate hotel rates.</li> <li>Stay informed on industry trends and best practices to keep our travel program competitive.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Workplace Experience</strong></p> <ul> <li>Manage daily workplace logistics, including co-working space access, meeting room booking management, and general office upkeep.</li> <li>Organize workplace activities and community events (e.g., Community Days, end-of-year celebrations, monthly gatherings, team off-sites) in collaboration with the wider WX team.</li> <li>Create and maintain an exciting, welcoming, and productive environment in the Paris office.</li> <li>Occasionally assist with workplace needs for other European offices (Barcelona, London).</li> <li>Support special projects related to office moves and facility relocations.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Event Logistics</strong></p> <ul> <li>Coordinate group bookings for internal delegations traveling internationally, ensuring smooth logistics for large numbers of staff.</li> <li>Support logistics (venue sourcing, hotels, group travel) for special projects, such as large internal meetings and company-wide global even</li> </ul> <p><strong>What You Will Learn</strong></p> <ul> <li>How to manage relationships and negotiations with international partners (agencies, hotels, tech platforms).</li> <li>Gain a 360-degree view of how a global office runs, from budget management to health &amp; safety.</li> <li>How to turn travel data into actionable cost-saving strategies.</li> <li>End-to-end project management for corporate events and team-building activities.</li> <li>How to communicate effectively with employees at all levels in a multicultural environment.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program relevant to Hospitality, Business Administration, or Communications.</li> <li>Previous experience is not required, though a background or internship in travel/hospitality/office admin is desirable.</li> <li>Fluency in both English and French is mandatory.</li> <li>You are passionate about building awesome workplace experiences and a great company culture.</li> <li>Strong presentation, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.</li> <li>A self-starter who is ready to participate in the strong growth of the company.</li> <li>Comfortable with G Suite, Canva, Excel/Google Sheets (comfortable handling figures and data).</li> <li>Fluency in both English and French is mandatory</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p>