Eurostar

Senior Operations Manager - NL Terminals (M/F/X)

Eurostar  •  Amsterdam, NL (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Eurostar is looking for a Terminal Operations Manager to lead and coordinate day‑to‑day operations at its UK terminals in Amsterdam and Rotterdam

Acting as Eurostar’s senior operational representative on site, you are the key decision‑maker during duty periods, ensuring safe, reliable and customer‑focused operations in both normal and disrupted situations. You work at the heart of a complex operational environment, coordinating internal teams, external partners and contracted service providers involved in security, customer service, PRM assistance and terminal facilities.

This role does not include direct line management but requires strong functional, on‑the‑ground leadership, relying on influence, expertise and operational credibility to align multiple stakeholders around shared safety, service and performance objectives.

You report to the Head of Belgian, Dutch and German Stations and play an active role in identifying operational improvements, strengthening safety culture and enhancing the passenger experience across Eurostar‑controlled terminal areas.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading daily terminal operations in Amsterdam and Rotterdam for UK‑bound services
  • Acting as the senior operational decision‑maker on site during duty periods
  • Ensuring passenger and staff safety, service quality and operational readiness
  • Functionally managing and coordinating contracted service providers
  • Monitoring performance against SLAs and escalating risks or non‑performance
  • Coordinating operational interfaces with NS and other external partners
  • Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives based on operational data, incidents and feedback

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Eurostar is op zoek naar een Terminal Operations Manager voor de operationele aansturing van de UK‑terminals in Amsterdam en Rotterdam

Als senior operationeel aanspreekpunt ter plaatse ben je verantwoordelijk voor de dagelijkse aansturing van de terminalactiviteiten en fungeer je als beslissingsnemer tijdens je wachtdiensten. Je verzekert een veilige, betrouwbare en klantgerichte operatie, zowel in normale omstandigheden als bij verstoringen.

Je werkt in een complexe operationele omgeving waarin je nauw samenwerkt met interne teams, externe partners en gecontracteerde dienstverleners (security, customer service, PRM‑assistentie en facilities). De functie omvat geen hiërarchische lijnverantwoordelijkheid, maar vereist sterk functioneel leiderschap, gebaseerd op samenwerking, invloed en operationele expertise.

Je rapporteert aan de Head of Belgian, Dutch and German Stations en draagt actief bij aan continue verbetering, veiligheidsbewustzijn en een consistente passagierservaring binnen de Eurostar‑terminals.

Kernverantwoordelijkheden:

  • Aansturen van de dagelijkse terminaloperaties in Amsterdam en Rotterdam
  • Optreden als senior operationeel beslissingsnemer tijdens duty‑periodes
  • Waarborgen van veiligheid, servicekwaliteit en operationele paraatheid
  • Functioneel aansturen en coördineren van gecontracteerde dienstverleners
  • Opvolgen van prestaties en SLA’s en escaleren van risico’s
  • Afstemming met NS en externe partners rond UK‑gebonden diensten
  • Bijdragen aan verbeterinitiatieven op basis van operationele data en feedback

Requirements

  • Significant experience in railway, transport or station operations, ideally in a complex, customer‑facing environment
  • Proven ability to operate as a senior on‑site decision‑maker in normal and disrupted situations
  • Strong functional leadership skills, with the ability to influence and coordinate teams without hierarchical authority
  • Experience working with contracted service providers and performance management frameworks
  • Solid understanding of safety management systems, security and risk management
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills across multiple stakeholders
  • Fluent in English and Dutch
  • Willingness to work primarily from Amsterdam and Rotterdam terminals, with operational flexibility

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  • Ruime ervaring in spoor-, transport‑ of stationoperaties, bij voorkeur in een complexe omgeving
  • Aantoonbare ervaring als senior operationeel verantwoordelijke op het terrein
  • Sterke functionele leiderschapsvaardigheden zonder hiërarchische aansturing
  • Ervaring met het aansturen van gecontracteerde partners en leveranciers
  • Goede kennis van veiligheid, security en operationeel risicobeheer
  • Sterke communicatie‑ en coördinatievaardigheden
  • Vloeiend in Nederlands en Engels
  • Bereidheid om hoofdzakelijk te werken vanuit de terminals in Amsterdam en Rotterdam
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About Eurostar

At Eurostar, we're not just in the business of transportation, we're in the business of making your journeys across Europe unforgettable. Together, we want to create moments that stay with you throughout your travels and long after you've arrived, from the quick coffee run on the way to the station, to the moment you’ve arrived at your destination to sit down at a local favourite.

With our dynamic and ambitious spirit, Eurostar is proud to have a connected and cosmopolitan team who feel at home in five countries. And the Eurostar journey doesn’t stop there, we’re always on the lookout for new ways to improve what we do. On the platform, in our depot, in our offices, and on board, we share the same goal – to create a memorable experience and elevate your trips.

Together, we go further.

Industry
Travel & Hospitality
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
1994
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