Senior executive workshop & networking event 8 May 2025
NEWS
The forces employment charity are running their senior executive workshop designed for senior officers (OF5 and above) leaving the Armed Forces.
The day will cover a variety of sessions, including an overview of the jobs market, growth sectors, and opportunities in the third sector and overseas. Discover how to build your personal brand, position yourself, salary expectations, and LinkedIn presence. You will also hear from senior officers who have successfully transitioned into civilian roles. The networking session at the end of the day will be a chance to engage with a broad range of industry contacts, focused on supporting senior management hire opportunities.
The forces employment charity will be joined by speakers from Bayes Business School, Sarasins, Connect Advisory, Odgers Berndtson, Nortal Solutions Ltd, NHS Management and the Forces Pension Society.
There are 19 spaces available; these will be prioritised for those closest to their leaving date.
‘Thought-provoking, high-level sessions exposing some of the nuances of the jobs market, providing loads of top tips and a great opportunity for networking.’
Workshop attendee in Nov ‘24
The workshop will include:
- A market overview, with tips and advice from leading head-hunters
- Career journeys of senior officers who have successfully transitioned
- Useful information about pension planning
- An overview of opportunities within the 3rd sector and overseas
A sandwich lunch and refreshments will be available throughout the afternoon.
The forces employment charity will immediately follow the workshop with a Senior Executive Networking Session from 17:00 to 19:00. This will be an opportunity for you to meet and engage with senior representatives from across the industry, executive search firms and peers.
‘An excellent event that has complemented all that I have done in preparation for the career transition so far, and I only wish I had done it sooner.’
Workshop attendee in Nov ‘24
Date: Thursday, 8 May
Location: Sarasin & Partners, 100 St. Paul’s Churchyard, City of London, London EC4M 8BU
Timings:
10.30-11.00 – Arrival
11.00-17.00 – Workshop
17.00-19.00 – Networking
How to apply:
Register with The forces employment charity here. (They will be in touch with you with further details and to confirm if your application has been successful as soon as they can).
If you have any questions in the meantime, please email Executive Assistant Lou Purdy at eleanor.purdy@forcesemployment.org.uk
