Workplace Experience & Travel Apprentice (1 year)

About Thunes
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

For more information, visit: https://www.thunes.com/

Context of the role

We are looking for a proactive and creative Workplace Experience & Travel Apprentice to join our team for a two-year journey. Reporting to the Global Head of Workplace & 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).

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.

Responsibilities

Global Travel Management

• 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.
• Prepare reports to assist with budget planning, analyze cost-saving strategies, and monitor compliance with company travel standards.
• Support the development and maintenance of global travel policies. Update the corporate travel portal with fresh content and guides.
• Act as a point of contact for employees regarding travel arrangements, providing troubleshooting support and guidance.
• Assist in negotiating and extending corporate hotel rates.
• Stay informed on industry trends and best practices to keep our travel program competitive.

Workplace Experience

• Manage daily workplace logistics, including co-working space access, meeting room booking management, and general office upkeep.
• 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.
• Create and maintain an exciting, welcoming, and productive environment in the Paris office.
• Occasionally assist with workplace needs for other European offices (Barcelona, London).
• Support special projects related to office moves and facility relocations.

Event Logistics

• Coordinate group bookings for internal delegations traveling internationally, ensuring smooth logistics for large numbers of staff.
• Support logistics (venue sourcing, hotels, group travel) for special projects, such as large internal meetings and company-wide global even

What You Will Learn

• How to manage relationships and negotiations with international partners (agencies, hotels, tech platforms).
• Gain a 360-degree view of how a global office runs, from budget management to health & safety.
• How to turn travel data into actionable cost-saving strategies.
• End-to-end project management for corporate events and team-building activities.
• How to communicate effectively with employees at all levels in a multicultural environment.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program relevant to Hospitality, Business Administration, or Communications.
• Previous experience is not required, though a background or internship in travel/hospitality/office admin is desirable.
• Fluency in both English and French is mandatory.
• You are passionate about building awesome workplace experiences and a great company culture.
• Strong presentation, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• A self-starter who is ready to participate in the strong growth of the company.
• Comfortable with G Suite, Canva, Excel/Google Sheets (comfortable handling figures and data).
• Fluency in both English and French is mandatory