People Coordinator, Yoto
£30-32k
1+ day a week in office
Interactive audio platform for kids
Job no longer available
Interactive audio platform for kids
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
£30-32k
1+ day a week in office
101-200 employees
Company mission
To help parents inspire the next generation of independent, creative minds.
Role
Who you are
- It is ideal for someone with a keen interest in a career in People, who is highly organised, detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and with a proactive, positive, “get stuck in” approach
- Genuine interest and enthusiasm in building a career in People
- Organised, with strong attention to detail
- Early career experience in a professional environment
- Approachable, positive, and confident, building relationships across the business- this role will be a ‘go-to’ person for the business, so you must be happy being present in the office (minimum once a week, but we want someone who is flexible with this, with notice of course) and getting stuck-in
- Adaptable - happy to spin plates and do a bit of juggling at the same time!!
- Bright and ideas-driven - we are constantly looking to improve and welcome ideas
- Emotionally intelligent, with sound judgement and discretion
- Self-starter who is happy to take the initiative
- Comfortable handling confidential information
- Interest in systems, data, or process improvement
- Curious about how tools (including AI) can improve ways of working
- Experience using Personio and/or Culture Amp is highly desirable, but not essential
- We do not require a degree - the above skills and a passion to learn are far more important to us
What the job involves
- We’re looking for a People Coordinator to support the People team across core operations, employee experience, and data
- This role offers hands-on experience across the full employee lifecycle and is a great opportunity to gain a truly generalist foundation in a high-performing People function
- Yoto’s People team is not like a traditional HR function. We are a small but mighty team, made up of a People Director, a Head of People, a Talent Acquisition Manager and the Executive Team’s EAPA
- This role will report to the Head of People. We are a team who set high standards, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously
- The Yoto People Team attracts, enables, and retains exceptional talent through a high-performing, inclusive, and values-driven culture
- Our lean, high-impact structure ensures strategic alignment at the top, strong business partnering at all levels, and operational excellence across the employee lifecycle
- We deliver scalable, people-first solutions that enable Yoto’s growth, strengthen leadership capability, and build an environment where every team member can do their best work
- Support delivery of the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, changes, exits, and compliance documentation
- Own and continuously improve the onboarding experience, including coordination of the first week, buddy allocation, and new starter support
- Maintain and continuously improve our People systems (Personio and CultureAmp), ensuring high levels of data accuracy and integrity
- Proactively identify opportunities to use tools (including AI where appropriate) to simplify processes, reduce manual work, and improve the employee experience
- Provide data for reporting and insights for dashboards, audits, and board packs
- Support internal communications and maintain our Notion pages (employee handbook, policies, guidance, updates)
- Cultural ambassador - supporting the Ministry of Fun (social team) with internal events and socials, and being the go-to person for new starters
- Support benefits administration (enrolment, renewals, queries)
- In partnership with the EA, support the smooth running of the office (supplies, gifts, logistics)
- Contribute to wider People team initiatives and projects - lots of opportunity to get hands-on involvement in People initiatives and projects
- Champion Yoto’s vision, mission, and values, ensuring they are reflected in the employee experience
Salary benchmarks
Our take
A key development in the last 5 years has been a move towards screen-based kids entertainment like apps and streaming services. However, more recently there have been concerns that excessive screen time for children can be damaging to health and development. So, many consumers are looking for alternative products which will expose children to modernity without the drawbacks of many modern devices. This is the demand which Yoto is setting out to capitalise on.
Yoto's product - a screen-free audio platform - enables children to access features such as audiobooks, podcasts, and soundscapes via physical cards inserted into the device. The Yoto Player has received considerable early praise from consumers and from investors also, who granted Yoto considerable funding.
Perhaps the most difficult challenge for a business operating in the highly competitive children's toys market is keeping its product current. However, Yoto's software is fully customisable, meaning that alongside its library of content, parents can add their own audio files to the device to suit the interests of their children. This imbibes Yoto with a customisability that gives it an edge, especially as children's tastes change with age.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Meet the team
11 people
Niamh Power, Tech Lead Manager
Our mission
Looking after Yoto's native iOS & Android apps, which allow parents to control and manage their players, their library and discovering new contentInsights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Jun 2024
$22m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
May 2021
$17m
SERIES A
Total funding: $42.4m
Company benefits
- Your birthday off
- Choice-based approach to where you work - we encourage everyone to come in to the office minimum once a month
- A Work from Anywhere policy giving you the opportunity to work from a different location for a temporary period
- Yoto player and starter pack of cards
- Company socials and celebrations, including our annual Yoto Fest
- 2x volunteer days a year
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Family-friendly leave
- 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Workplace pension
- Private Medical Insurance or Wellbeing Allowance
- Dental advice and guidance
- Income Protection
- Life Assurance
Company HQ
Somers Town, London, UK
Articles
Leadership
Ben Drury
(Co-Founder & CEO)He has extensive experience as a Non Executive Director for the likes of Marmalade and Intercede. Since 2016, he has also been a board member and investor for Pimoroni.
Filip Denker
(Co-Founder & CTO)People progressing
Beth is our wonderful Head of Product, she got promoted to the position after 2 years as a Senior Product Manager.
Niamh is our superstar Tech Lead Manager for the iOS team, she got promoted to the position after 18 months as a Senior iOS Engineer.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Yoto
Clemence Strobl (Talent & People Manager)
- At Yoto, we love creating a world where childhood is rich with discovery and joy. We’re also passionate about building a workplace where everyone can thrive - both professionally and personally. We value flexibility and give our team the freedom to balance life and work in ways that suit them.
- We're committed to fostering a safe, diverse, and inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of their background, feel valued and supported. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion group holds bi-monthly forums to elevate diverse voices and perspectives, ensuring everyone at Yoto feels heard, respected, and appreciated.
- We don’t just embrace differences - we celebrate them. We share audio content from a vibrant and diverse community of creators, and we are building a team that reflects that same diversity. We invite candidates from all walks of life to explore opportunities with us and join a company that champions flexibility, equity, and inclusion.
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