Regulatory Affairs Consultant

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Advisory

• Advise school leadership on applicable education laws, rules, policies, circulars, notifications, and compliance requirements issued by the Directorate of Education, Delhi.
• Interpret and guide the school on matters relating to the Delhi School Education Act, 1973, Delhi School Education Rules, 1973, school recognition, fee-related compliance, admissions, inspections, service rules, and statutory filings.
• Track relevant policy changes, departmental circulars, and regulatory updates that may affect school operations.
• Provide practical guidance to ensure the school’s decisions and documentation are aligned with regulatory expectations.

Department Liaison

• Act as the school’s professional point of coordination with the Directorate of Education, district education offices, zonal offices, and other relevant government departments.
• Assist in preparing, submitting, and following up on applications, representations, replies, approvals, clarifications, and compliance submissions.
• Support management during inspections, departmental queries, hearings, notices, or compliance reviews.
• Help the school maintain constructive and compliant relationships with government authorities.

Compliance & Documentation

• Review school documentation, records, policies, and submissions from a regulatory compliance perspective.
• Assist in drafting letters, replies, explanations, representations, and compliance reports to government authorities.
• Maintain a tracker of pending approvals, renewals, notices, inspections, filings, and departmental communications.
• Guide internal teams on maintaining proper records for inspections, audits, and departmental review.

Strategic Advisory to Management

• Advise the school management on regulatory risks and practical steps to address them.
• Provide inputs on new initiatives, expansion plans, recognition matters, fee matters, staffing-related compliance, and other governance issues.
• Support management in decision-making by explaining departmental processes, timelines, expectations, and likely compliance implications.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Former officer / senior official / experienced professional from the Delhi Education Department, Directorate of Education, or related school education regulatory body.
• Strong working knowledge of Delhi school regulations, especially the Delhi School Education Act, 1973 and Delhi School Education Rules, 1973.
• Prior experience handling school recognition, inspections, compliance matters, departmental correspondence, admissions, fee-related issues, or school administration matters.
• Existing understanding of Directorate of Education processes, district/zonal office functioning, and documentation requirements.
• Strong drafting, communication, and representation skills.
• Ability to work with school promoters, management, principals, administrative teams, and external authorities.
• High standards of integrity, discretion, confidentiality, and professional conduct.

Important Conduct Expectations

The consultant must operate strictly within legal and ethical boundaries. The role is advisory and liaison-oriented, and does not include any improper influence, facilitation payments, misuse of confidential government information, or actions contrary to applicable law or public policy.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹75,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person