The Liquid List 

"You don’t have to have joined The List to come along, it’s both a convivial and serious networking occasion for ex-Services."  John Basterfield RN, 2011

THE LIQUID LIST has its origins in the Options for Change era. It was, in the main, intended to allow Service folk of all Ranks who are looking for a second career to meet others who have successfully made the move into the commercial world. In practice these events now offer a rewarding Business-to-Business event and a home for former Service folk who may again find themselves in the market





Although the rules apply generally to all the Liquid List locations around the UK and Australia, those detailed below are outlined specifically for the London ‘Chapter’:

  • Date: First Thursday of every month (less January for liver reasons)
  • Location: National Liberal Club, 1 Whitehall Place SW1 (mid-way between Embankment Tube Station and MOD Main Building)
  • Timings: Doors Open 1830 hours (early arrivals are at liberty to use the Members’ Bar on the First Floor with its associated balcony); 1850 hours Introductions; 1915-1925 hours Guest Speaker (ideally never to exceed 10 minutes); 2100 hours Bar Closes
  • Attendance Guidelines: There is no need to inform anyone of attendance simply turn up any time before 2100 hours but ideally before 1850 hours. Attendees should arrive with - a loaded wallet to buy drinks, an open mind and business cards without which networking is severely degraded
  • Dress Code: Club Rules dictate that collar, tie and jacket must be worn in public areas. Some or all of these may be removed once inside our designated room (usually the Lady Violet Room or the David Llloyd George Room)
  • Ambience: These events might be described as a ‘cocktail party with beer’ by which I really mean that they are informal (to avoid confusion please note that other drinks are also available)
  • Job Search Team: Many rightly regard job search as a team effort and wives/partners are most welcome
  • When to Start: Networking takes many forms but the initial process is to research what the world has to offer. So, early in a job search campaign it is crucial to meet people who are working in functional areas that are of potential interest to a job seeker. This important process should start at least 2 years before leaving the Forces
  • Sponsorship: Evenings can be sponsored – contact Mike Nicholson 01483 200 863 or 07746 960 211 or  thenet@forcesbusinessnet.com
  • Post Meeting Action: Within 48 hours all attendees will receive an e-mail offering contact details of all those who were there

The Liquid List is hosted by Hazeldene Consultancy Services (HCS)

For those Job Seekers who could benefit from some Directional, Motivational or other guidance, we work closely with Vicky Kelly of:
www.serviceleavercoaching.co.uk