Cold Calling Appointment Setter (Remote, UK based, Freelance)

Do you enjoy speaking to business owners and building rapport over the phone? Are you looking for a flexible cold-calling role where you can work independently and be your own boss? We are seeking a professional, UK-based Freelance Appointment Setter to support a national B2B HR consultancy campaign. You will contact UK SME business owners, qualify their needs around HR and Health & Safety, and arrange free consultations with our specialist team. This is a consultative, conversation-led role suited to someone who enjoys cold calling, values autonomy, and is motivated by clear, achievable incentives.

Key Duties

  • Make outbound B2B calls using verified UK business data (provided).
  • Engage business owners using a structured talk track.
  • Qualify details such as company size, HR processes, and compliance needs.
  • Secure appointments with decision-makers and record all information accurately.
  • Represent the campaign professionally and confidently at all times.

Requirements

  • Must be based in the UK.
  • Previous B2B appointment-setting or telesales experience.
  • Confident, professional telephone manner.
  • Reliable, self-motivated, and results-driven.
  • Own phone, laptop, and stable internet connection.

What’s Provided

  • Verified B2B data with named decision-makers, website and main contact number.
  • Full call script and qualifying question guide.
  • Ongoing feedback and campaign support.

Agent Reporting – Daily Expectations

  • Log total calls made and total talk time.
  • Note business name, contact person, and brief outcome for each conversation.
  • Log all booked appointments with date, time, and confirmation status.
  • Report daily totals by 5:30pm via email or shared tracker.
  • Flag any call-back opportunities or interested leads for follow-up.
  • Record at least 2 calls daily for review & coaching.

Pay & Project Outline

  • £10 per hour.
  • £10 bonus for every appointment sat (attended).
  • £50 bonus for every appointment that converts to sale.

Payment Terms

  • 20 hours of dialing per week.
  • 4 hours of dialing per day between 9:30am and 3pm (flexible within that window).
  • Payment made weekly.
  • Ongoing work available if a minimum of 8 qualified appointments booked.

Additional Information

  • Experience: Required
  • Languages: English – Advanced
  • Employment: Part-time
  • Schedule: Monday - Friday 10am - 2pm
  • Salary: £10 hourly
  • Benefits: £10 bonus for every appointment sat. £50 bonus for every sale.

About Elden Consultancy

Elden Consultancy connects skilled freelance professionals with trusted UK businesses. We manage specialist sales and appointment-setting campaigns, providing support and guidance on behalf of respected client partners.

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