BCS Influence Board

Danielle George CBE FBCS is the Chair of the BCS Influence Board and is joined by 8 other members of the Board, selected from a diverse range of applicants.

There is representation on the board from all different sectors and types of organisations.

The current aims of the Influence Board are:

• Harness a diverse board of members that represents the industries, sectors and parts of society we want to reach and influence
• Plan strategically how we use our networks and relationships to leverage impact and influence – and drive supporting actions
• Develop and agree the methods of influencing and ensure they support BCS’s strategic outcomes 

Influence Board aims for 2024-2025:

• Engage our membership to unlock their reach and expertise and support their ability to influence across their networks
• Advise BCS on how and where it should make impact, influence and engage stakeholders
• Enhance our insight on the emerging challenges and change opportunities that should be a strategic focus of our professional body
• Use and build on our strategic communication campaigns as tools to further our connections, influence and impact
• Help unlock opportunities for collaborations, partners and potential funding routes that bring scale, reach and increased impact to our influence

What do we require from you:

• Any successful member of the Influence Board will be empowered to make suitable and meaningful introductions to contacts within their network to help further the objectives of the Board and the wider BCS
• Keep connected with the BCS community and agenda it is driving
• Support the board in engaging other BCS members to understand the impact of influencing to further our objectives

Terms of reference

How do I join the Influence Board?

Applications to join the influence board are now closed.

You do not need to be a current BCS member to apply for a position on the Influence Board.

If you have any further questions regarding the BCS Influence Board please contact us at jenna.herbert@bcs.uk