Syrian opposition leaders are due in London for talks later with the UK's Foreign Secretary William Hague.
Britain will urge the newly formed coalition to put forward a clear plan for political transition in Syria.
In return, the UK government is considering official recognition of the group as the legitimate opposition to President Bashar al-Assad's rule.
The UK could also push for the lifting of an EU arms embargo to allow the supply of weapons to rebel forces.
'Clear plan'Those trying to bring down President Assad's regime moved closer to a united front when the rival leaders of Syria's rebels formed an opposition coalition after months of bitter division.
Three of its leaders, headed by Ahmed Moaz al-Khatib, will be greeted by Foreign Secretary William Hague at the Foreign Office in London on Friday morning.
BBC diplomatic correspondent James Robbins says the UK wants to size them up and test their commitment to human rights and an inclusive government - in the event that they topple President Assad.
End Quote William Hague UK Foreign SecretaryOur work with the opposition is a high priority"
Mr Hague said: "I will be meeting some of the figures, some of the leaders of the new opposition coalition, and we will want to discuss with them their way forward, the need for them of course to win over the middle ground of opinion in Syria, to work effectively together, to be inclusive, to respect human rights and to have a clear plan for political transition in Syria.
"Our work with the opposition is a high priority."
The UK is hinting at greater practical and political support for the Syrian opposition, possibly matching France by officially recognising the new coalition as in effect Syria's government-in-waiting.
The British strategy in regard to Syria is likely to be announced early next week.
All optionsThe government's approach was discussed at a meeting of the UK's National Security Council on Thursday, chaired by Prime Minister David Cameron, although no final decision was taken.
Ministers and officials discussed military, humanitarian and diplomatic options for dealing with the Syrian violence and refugee crisis.
The creation of UN "safe zones" inside Syria to protect civilians is reported to be one of the options under consideration.
Last week Mr Cameron called for all options to be put back on the table, including arming rebel forces opposed to President Assad.
The UK, along with the US, has signalled support for the coalition but stopped short of recognising it as a government-in-exile.
Mr Hague will meet his French counterpart at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels on Monday.
France is the only Western country to have officially both recognised the Syrian opposition and called for the lifting of the EU embargo in order to "defensively" arm them.
Opposition and human rights activists estimate that more than 36,000 people have been killed since the uprising against President Assad began in March 2011.
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