Social Media Research Assistant

We’re a growing UK-based social media marketing agency looking for a proactive, organised and resourceful Lead Generation Assistant to join our team.

Your mission is simple: find us new clients!

We’re looking for someone who knows how to identify businesses actively searching for social media managers, content creators and digital marketing professionals.

This is an ongoing opportunity for the right person.

Your Responsibilities

* Search Facebook groups, LinkedIn, Instagram and PeoplePerHour daily for new opportunities.
* Identify businesses advertising social media management and digital marketing roles.
* Research potential clients across ALL industries.
* Find freelance, contract and ongoing monthly retainer opportunities.
* Record potential leads, contact information, budgets and application links in Google Sheets.
* Provide a daily report of relevant opportunities.
* Avoid duplicate leads and prioritise recently advertised opportunities.
* Identify additional opportunities through proactive research.

What We’re Looking For

* Previous experience in lead generation or virtual assistance.
* Excellent online research skills.
* Familiarity with Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and freelance platforms.
* Strong organisational skills.
* Excellent written English.
* Ability to work independently and consistently.

Experience generating leads for marketing agencies would be particularly advantageous.

We’ll begin with a two-week paid trial, with the potential for a long-term working relationship.

Our initial target is 5–10 relevant, high-quality leads per working day. Quality is more important than quantity.

How to Apply

Please include:

1. Your previous lead generation experience.
2. Which platforms you’re experienced in researching.
3. Your proposed monthly rate and the hours included.
4. An example of how you would find potential clients for a social media marketing agency.

Important: We’re looking for someone who can find genuine opportunities, not simply generate random lists of businesses.

We’re excited to find someone who can grow alongside our agency!