Documentation & Records Management - Strategy & Planning

Head of Documentation & Records Permit Coordinator (Strategy)

  • Kolkata
  • ₹1,110,000 - ₹3,060,000
  • Freelancing Job

Job Description

Position: Head of Documentation & Records Permit Coordinator (Strategy)
Function: Documentation & Records Management - Strategy & Planning
Industry: Zoning & Land Use Administration
Grade: senior level
Location: Kolkata
Employment Type: Leadership - Full-time
Compensation: INR 11.1-30.6 LPA

The organisation invites applications for the above-referenced position. The incumbent shall be responsible for discharging duties associated with documentation & records management - strategy & planning, in accordance with the standards and processes laid down by Zoning & Land Use Administration.

Minimum Qualification: B.A (Public Administration)
Minimum Experience: 13 years
Core Competencies Required: Records Management, Report Writing, Public Hearing Coordination, GIS Mapping (Zoning), Strategy, Documentation, Regulatory Compliance (Municipal Codes), Zoning Regulations & Land Use Codes

Further Information:
Shortlisted applicants will be evaluated on both domain knowledge and practical problem-solving ability. The package is structured with a fixed component, performance bonus, and standard health coverage. Internal job postings are open to employees who've completed a minimum tenure in their current role. The hiring process typically includes a screening round, a technical or functional assessment, and a final discussion with the reporting manager. Disagreement on approach is expected and welcomed, provided it's backed by reasoning rather than preference alone. Benefits include health insurance, provident fund contributions, and paid leave in line with company policy. 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 organisation places a premium on ownership; once a task is assigned, the expectation is to see it through without hand-holding. References may be requested closer to the offer stage rather than at the start of the process. Compensation includes standard statutory benefits along with performance-linked variable pay. Relocation assistance may be extended for candidates moving from a different city, subject to approval. No two days look identical - some are heavy on execution, others are spent largely in planning and cross-team discussions. Leave policy follows standard industry norms, including earned leave, sick leave, and public holidays as applicable. Most days include at least one review checkpoint where progress is discussed against the plan for the week. In addition to fixed pay, the role carries eligibility for annual appraisals and merit-based increments. Work culture here leans collaborative, with regular knowledge-sharing sessions and an open-door policy for raising concerns. Performance is reviewed on a structured cycle, with clear criteria for movement into the next band. Applications without a clear summary of relevant experience are less likely to be shortlisted for the first round. Candidates are encouraged to highlight measurable outcomes from previous roles rather than just responsibilities held. Expect a mix of scheduled reviews, ad-hoc troubleshooting, and documentation as the workload shifts through the week. There is a defined internal mobility path for people who want to specialise deeper or move into people management. A typical day starts with reviewing priority tasks and syncing with the immediate team before moving into focused execution work. The role alternates between independent deep work and short coordination huddles with stakeholders across functions. The next logical step from this position is a senior or lead-track role within the same function. Skip-level conversations with senior leadership are encouraged at least twice a year to discuss career direction. Managers here tend to give context rather than instructions, leaving room for the individual to decide how a task gets done. The environment rewards initiative - people who flag problems early and propose fixes tend to grow faster here.

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