Research Assistant (LinkedIn Data & Business Acquisition)

We are looking for a proactive researcher to help us identify and contact business owners who may be open to selling their companies. Your role is to build high-quality lead lists in Excel using LinkedIn data and scraping tools so we can generate real acquisition opportunities.

Core Tasks -

Use LinkedIn Sales Navigator and scraping tools to source 500–1,500 UK business owners who meet our acquisition profile.

> Target business owners aged 50+ who may be approaching succession or exit.
> Focus on companies with £1m–£20m annual turnover.
> Prioritise businesses with an established trading history (6+ years minimum).

Target Sectors -

Property Services:
Drainage, HVAC, maintenance, landscaping, solar, energy, cleaning, lettings, sales and distribution, trade suppliers.

Health, Wellness, and Fitness:
Gyms, therapy services, recovery, performance health, niche wellness operators.

Training and Education Providers:
Professional training companies, apprenticeships, compliance training, coaching and development.

Your Deliverables:

Scrape and verify accurate contact details for each owner, including:

Name
Email address
LinkedIn profile link
Phone number
Location

Compile all data into a clean, structured Excel spreadsheet ready for outreach.