Job Description
## Principal Feeding & Nutrition Zoo Director
**Department:** Feeding & Nutrition Programmes - Fundamentals | **Industry:** Zoo & Aquarium Management
**Location:** Indore | **Job Type:** Hybrid | **CTC:** INR 19.8-31.1 LPA
### Role Overview
An opening exists for a Principal Feeding & Nutrition Zoo Director to join the Zoo & Aquarium Management vertical, focused on Feeding & Nutrition Programmes - Fundamentals. The role is positioned at the senior level and reports into the broader Feeding & Nutrition Programmes - Fundamentals charter.
### Key Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end delivery of tasks related to feeding & nutrition programmes - fundamentals.
- Apply working knowledge of Animal Husbandry & Welfare Practices and Feeding & Nutrition Programmes to daily execution.
- Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders within Zoo & Aquarium Management.
- Maintain documentation and reporting as required by the team lead.
- Flag risks and blockers early rather than at review checkpoints.
### Requirements
- B.V.Sc & A.H or equivalent qualification.
- 11 years of relevant experience (senior level).
- Working proficiency in: Animal Husbandry & Welfare Practices, Feeding & Nutrition Programmes, Safety & Regulatory Compliance, Nutrition Programmes, Feeding, Veterinary Care Coordination, Team Coordination, Fundamentals, Record Keeping (Animal Health).
### Additional Notes
The hiring process typically includes a screening round, a technical or functional assessment, and a final discussion with the reporting manager. The next logical step from this position is a senior or lead-track role within the same function. The organisation places a premium on ownership; once a task is assigned, the expectation is to see it through without hand-holding. There is a defined internal mobility path for people who want to specialise deeper or move into people management. New joiners typically get a short structured onboarding before being handed independent ownership of their first deliverables. Leave policy follows standard industry norms, including earned leave, sick leave, and public holidays as applicable. Work culture here leans collaborative, with regular knowledge-sharing sessions and an open-door policy for raising concerns. Expect a mix of scheduled reviews, ad-hoc troubleshooting, and documentation as the workload shifts through the week. Performance is reviewed on a structured cycle, with clear criteria for movement into the next band. Cross-functional exposure is built into the role by design, so the person will regularly interact with adjacent teams and leadership. Internal job postings are open to employees who've completed a minimum tenure in their current role. Managers here tend to give context rather than instructions, leaving room for the individual to decide how a task gets done. Skip-level conversations with senior leadership are encouraged at least twice a year to discuss career direction. The organisation has historically promoted from within for a majority of its senior and lead openings. Relocation assistance may be extended for candidates moving from a different city, subject to approval. A typical day starts with reviewing priority tasks and syncing with the immediate team before moving into focused execution work. Priorities can shift mid-week depending on business needs, so adaptability matters as much as technical depth. Compensation includes standard statutory benefits along with performance-linked variable pay. Applications without a clear summary of relevant experience are less likely to be shortlisted for the first round. Interested candidates should be prepared to walk through relevant past work during the interview process. Mornings are usually spent on planning and status reviews, while the rest of the day is given over to hands-on delivery and problem-solving. The environment rewards initiative - people who flag problems early and propose fixes tend to grow faster here.
**Department:** Feeding & Nutrition Programmes - Fundamentals | **Industry:** Zoo & Aquarium Management
**Location:** Indore | **Job Type:** Hybrid | **CTC:** INR 19.8-31.1 LPA
### Role Overview
An opening exists for a Principal Feeding & Nutrition Zoo Director to join the Zoo & Aquarium Management vertical, focused on Feeding & Nutrition Programmes - Fundamentals. The role is positioned at the senior level and reports into the broader Feeding & Nutrition Programmes - Fundamentals charter.
### Key Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end delivery of tasks related to feeding & nutrition programmes - fundamentals.
- Apply working knowledge of Animal Husbandry & Welfare Practices and Feeding & Nutrition Programmes to daily execution.
- Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders within Zoo & Aquarium Management.
- Maintain documentation and reporting as required by the team lead.
- Flag risks and blockers early rather than at review checkpoints.
### Requirements
- B.V.Sc & A.H or equivalent qualification.
- 11 years of relevant experience (senior level).
- Working proficiency in: Animal Husbandry & Welfare Practices, Feeding & Nutrition Programmes, Safety & Regulatory Compliance, Nutrition Programmes, Feeding, Veterinary Care Coordination, Team Coordination, Fundamentals, Record Keeping (Animal Health).
### Additional Notes
The hiring process typically includes a screening round, a technical or functional assessment, and a final discussion with the reporting manager. The next logical step from this position is a senior or lead-track role within the same function. The organisation places a premium on ownership; once a task is assigned, the expectation is to see it through without hand-holding. There is a defined internal mobility path for people who want to specialise deeper or move into people management. New joiners typically get a short structured onboarding before being handed independent ownership of their first deliverables. Leave policy follows standard industry norms, including earned leave, sick leave, and public holidays as applicable. Work culture here leans collaborative, with regular knowledge-sharing sessions and an open-door policy for raising concerns. Expect a mix of scheduled reviews, ad-hoc troubleshooting, and documentation as the workload shifts through the week. Performance is reviewed on a structured cycle, with clear criteria for movement into the next band. Cross-functional exposure is built into the role by design, so the person will regularly interact with adjacent teams and leadership. Internal job postings are open to employees who've completed a minimum tenure in their current role. Managers here tend to give context rather than instructions, leaving room for the individual to decide how a task gets done. Skip-level conversations with senior leadership are encouraged at least twice a year to discuss career direction. The organisation has historically promoted from within for a majority of its senior and lead openings. Relocation assistance may be extended for candidates moving from a different city, subject to approval. A typical day starts with reviewing priority tasks and syncing with the immediate team before moving into focused execution work. Priorities can shift mid-week depending on business needs, so adaptability matters as much as technical depth. Compensation includes standard statutory benefits along with performance-linked variable pay. Applications without a clear summary of relevant experience are less likely to be shortlisted for the first round. Interested candidates should be prepared to walk through relevant past work during the interview process. Mornings are usually spent on planning and status reviews, while the rest of the day is given over to hands-on delivery and problem-solving. The environment rewards initiative - people who flag problems early and propose fixes tend to grow faster here.