About SimplyPhi
SimplyPhi specialises in sourcing and acquiring street market properties and housing developments for local authorities and other public sector bodies. We focus on delivering affordable housing programmes that meet urgent demand, ensuring delivery at both pace and at scale.
Our mission goes beyond commercial success: we are committed to creating genuine social impact,
improving communities, and making housing more accessible across the UK. From the homes we deliver to the partnerships we build, we are driven by values of
ethics, responsibility and innovation.
Our company values guide everything we do:
· To inspire
– we energise and motivate our teams, partners and clients.
·
Ownership and accountability
– we deliver on commitments with integrity.
·
Always ethical
– we act with honesty and transparency.
·
Building relationships
– we created trusted partnerships across the industry
·
Socially responsible
– we prioritise community benefit alongside commercial outcomes
·
Creative and solution-focused
– we adapt quickly and solve challenges with innovation.
We are entering a
high-growth phase
, making this an exciting time to join our Transactions team.
About the Role:
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Transaction Manager to join our Transactions team in our Woking office.
In this key role, you will take ownership of managing property transactions from start to finish, acting as the primary point of contact for stakeholders and ensuring seamless progress across all stages. You will have direct management responsibility for a Transactions Associate/Progressor, including overseeing team and individual performance and providing regular guidance and support.
This role would be an ideal next step for a motivated professional looking to expand their impact, take charge of complex transactions, and contribute to delivering housing solutions that make a reason difference in people's lives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Take ownership of a live caseload of property transactions and related due- diligence, while delegating support tasks to Associates and taking them through to completion.
* Manage relationships with buyers, sellers, agents, and solicitors to drive transaction progress.
* Serve as the main point of contact between internal and external stakeholders.
* Liaising with solicitors and sellers to ensure that conditions for exchange and completion are satisfied.
* Resolve transaction issues, re-negotiations, and delays with a solution-focused approach, escalating to senior management where necessary.
* Identify and monitor the critical path for each transaction, ensuring key milestones are met in line with agreed KPIs using SimplyPhi's internal systems.
* Work collaboratively with other teams within SimplyPhi to ensure KPIs are met.
Required Skills and Experience
* Minimum 2 years' experience in property acquisitions, transaction management, estate agency or similar roles.
* Proven ability to deliver a pipeline to agreed timescales and budget.
* Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify bottlenecks and proactively find solutions.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively manage diverse stakeholders and lead on negotiations.
* Organised, efficient, and able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* Attention to Detail
Salary and Benefits
· Salary from £45,000 – £50,000
per year, based on experience, with opportunities for growth.
· days annual leave, plus bank holidays
· Private medical insurance
· Company pension scheme
· Free parking
· Smart casual dress policy
· Company events and team building activities
Why join us?
This is an exciting opportunity to join fast-growing company making a tangible impact in the affordable housing sector. At SimplyPhi, you will be part of a values-led business that combines commercial success with social purpose.
You will have the chance to take ownership of a high volume of property transactions, build strong industry connections and grow your career in a supportive and ambitious team environment.
If you are confident, driven and passionate about property acquisitions, we would love to hear from you.