Part-Time Appointment Setter / Lead Qualifier
Job Description:
About the Role
Outsource Ability is recruiting on behalf of a UK mortgage services client for a confident and organised Part-Time Appointment Setter / Lead Qualifier.
You will manage new and existing inbound mortgage enquiries, conduct initial qualification calls and book suitable clients into mortgage advisers' diaries.
This is a non-advised role focused on gathering information and arranging appointments. You will not provide mortgage or product recommendations.
Key Responsibilities
- Contact new inbound mortgage leads promptly by telephone.
- Follow up new, existing and older leads using an agreed process.
- Conduct scripted qualification calls and gather key information about clients' circumstances and mortgage requirements.
- Book suitable clients directly into mortgage advisers' diaries.
- Confirm and follow up appointments to help reduce no-shows.
- Maintain accurate CRM notes, lead statuses and next actions.
- Manage a significant lead pipeline independently.
- Re-engage older leads from the existing database where required.
- Escalate questions outside the role's non-advised scope.
Systems
- GoHighLevel
- Gmail and Google Meet
- Microsoft Outlook and Teams
- AI tools used to support workflows and productivity
Experience with every system is not essential, but you must be confident learning new technology.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Excellent telephone manner and strong spoken and written English.
- Confident, personable and naturally conversational.
- Appointment-setting, lead-conversion or sales experience.
- Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
- Persistent and proactive without being overly sales-driven.
- Highly organised, with excellent CRM and follow-up discipline.
- Comfortable managing a large lead pipeline independently.
- Able to follow scripts and work within clear non-advised boundaries.
- Fast learner who is comfortable using new technology.
Advantageous
- Experience communicating with UK consumers.
- Mortgage, financial services, property or regulated-sector experience.
- Experience using GoHighLevel or a comparable CRM.
- Familiarity with AI tools in a professional environment.
Remote Work Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be based in South Africa.
- Have a reliable laptop or PC.
- Have stable internet and backup power.
- Have a professional headset with a clear microphone.
- Have a quiet workspace suitable for telephone calls.
- Be available for the agreed hours during UK business times.
Required Skills:
Environment Support Enquiries Database Internet AI Fast Learner Financial Services Outlook Recruiting Microsoft Outlook CRM Business English Sales Customer Service