Executive Assistant, Yoto
£60-75k
More information about location
4-5 days 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
£60-75k
More information about location
4-5 days a week in office
101-200 employees
Company mission
To help parents inspire the next generation of independent, creative minds.
Role
Who you are
- Significant experience as an Executive Assistant supporting C-Suite leaders (fast-growth/scale-up environment ideal)
- Ability to deputise for C-Suite leaders with credibility, clarity and calm
- Exceptional organisational skills and a highly structured working style
- High discretion and trustworthiness
- Strong strategic thinking and proactive problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and exercise expert judgement in a fast-paced environment
- High digital fluency (Google Suite, PowerPoint, Excel); analytical and data-literate
- Comfortable using AI tools to enhance productivity and efficiency - able to lead by example
- Experience producing detailed plans, decks or documents with precision
- Strong project management skills - able to drive momentum and follow-through
- Confident, clear communicator able to bring people together and influence outcomes
- A collaborative mindset and pride in elevating the Execs’ impact
- Visible and flexible, in the office minimum 4 days a week but whenever required
- Desirable: experience working closely with Founders
What the job involves
- We’re looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to act as a trusted strategic partner to the Yoto Executive Team (CEO & Co-Founder, CTO & Co-Founder, COO and CFO)
- This role is designed for a high-performing EA who thrives on complex coordination, strategic thinking, and being a critical enabler of Executive impact
- You will bring foresight, exceptional judgement, and the ability to anticipate needs before they arise
- Alongside your core EA responsibilities, you will also play a supporting role in shaping our workplace culture and office experience, working closely with the People Team to ensure our environment reflects the standard and spirit of Yoto
- Our People Team is not like a normal HR function
- We are a small, passionate team who genuinely love what we do
- We pride ourselves on being ingrained in the business and on being a force for good
- Our focus is on helping the fast-growing Yoto team be the best version of themselves and on continuing to build and foster a flexible, inclusive and high-performance culture
- We are excited by building a team of fantastic people and making sure Yoto is a place where everyone can thrive, through relevant People initiatives which meet the business’ scaling demands
- The People Team is based in the UK but supports all our colleagues worldwide
- Provide high-level executive support to the Executive team (Exec)
- Manage complex calendars and scheduling with precision
- Triage and manage Exec inboxes where required
- Anticipate and pre-empt needs, proactively removing blockers
- Manage the CEO’s LinkedIn presence, coordinating with Comms on messaging and activity
- Handle sensitive / confidential information with discretion and trust
- Act as a communication bridge between Execs, board members, investors and internal teams
- Act as ‘run point’ on key cross-departmental initiatives ensuring momentum is maintained and slippage or blockers are identified early
- Prepare high-quality presentations and documents (e.g. Board packs, investor materials)
- Conduct research and produce clear analyses for strategic decision-making
- Support with internal communications, including drafting of keynote speeches, feeding in to messaging drafts
- Coordinate high-level meetings, including Board, Exec and SLT sessions
- Manage complex travel itineraries, agendas and briefing packs
- Process related expenses efficiently
- Help uphold Yoto’s culture of togetherness, positivity & professionalism within the workplace
- Contribute to planning and coordinating key moments: team gatherings, celebrations, gifting and cultural touchpoints
- Partner on key People initiatives, including Yoto Fest and large company events
- Provide occasional logistical support for office experience improvements, facilities partners or workspace planning
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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