The British Computer Society (BCS) is looking for a new leader
for its
Learned Society services department aimed at promoting careers
in IT.
The department is tasked with leading the practical application
of IT thinking in educational institutions by engaging with the
academic and IT communities.
"Ensuring computer science is seen as an attractive career
option is vital for the future of the IT industry as a whole," said
David Clarke, BCS chief executive.
He said the BCS is looking for someone to drive this forward
with understanding of the academic and business communities.
The director will be responsible for developing a strategy for
the BCS to become the Learned Society of choice among academics,
students and government.
The BCS, which has more than 67,000 members, represents the
computing community internationally to establish IT as a recognised
profession.