Management Assistant jobs in United Kingdom

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.

Yoto is a screen-free interactive audio platform for kids. We make carefully connected audio players that kids control, with no microphones, cameras or ads. We have a catalogue of audio that inspires creative play and learning with 1,000+ titles in our card store from top creators, publishers and labels - think Disney, Marvel, Roald Dahl and Universal Music. We also create Yoto Originals like BrainBots.

• Voted the 14th fastest-growing private software technology company in Britain in The Sunday Times 100 Tech 2025; and named the 94th fastest-growing company in Europe in the prestigious FT1000.
• Ranked 9th in Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2024; and featured in the Sifted 100 fastest-growing startups across the UK&I by revenue growth.
• Featured in Bloomberg’s 25 UK startups to watch in 2023; and ranked second fastest growing tech company in the UK in the Deloitte Fast50.
• Named one of TIME Magazine’s Top 100 Inventions of 2020.
• We’re over 200 employees spread across the world… and growing!

We’re on a mission to be the soundtrack of childhood, and help families on their own unique adventures. By creating products that inspire independent play, we help families discover and grow with an inspiring world of audio – and we would like you to help us achieve it!

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

• 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

Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 based on experience. We never want to miss out on great candidates, so don’t let our banding put you off reaching out – there’s sometimes flexibility for the right fit!

• Flexibility: Hybrid working – for this role in particular we would love you to come into the London office at least four days a week, but be available five days a week if needed. Take advantage of our ‘work from anywhere’ policy to work from a different location for up to six weeks every year. Summer Hours policy to use between the months of June and August.
• Financial: Receive Income Protection, covering long‑term sickness for up to two years and company sick pay that increases with length of service. Life Assurance cover from day one of your service. Workplace Pension offering up to three percent employer contributions, following probation. Generous employee referral bonus scheme.
• Health & Wellness: Private Medical Insurance via Aviva, or a Wellbeing Allowance to be used for memberships, subscriptions, treatment or therapy. Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) through WeCare and unlimited access to Dental advice and guidance via Toothfairy. Bike to work scheme to promote healthier lifestyles.
• Time Off: 25 days of holiday per year, plus bank holidays. On top of this, you also receive your birthday off, plus one extra day of holiday for every year worked after you hit your second anniversary, up to five extra days. After four years of service, you are also eligible for our sabbatical policy offering up to three months’ of unpaid sabbatical.
• Helping Families: Variety of family‑friendly leave, including enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, pregnancy loss and carers leave. Unlock savings with our workplace nursery scheme, designed to support parents of preschool‑aged children.
• People & Planet: Up to two volunteer days a year. A Book Allowance of up to £50 a year to contribute to your professional development.
• Fun Perks: You receive your very own Yoto player and starter pack of cards! Regular company socials and celebrations, including our annual YotoFest!

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 (check out our DEI selection), 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. Take a look at our website for more information on our approach to People and Planet.

Please only apply or engage with Yoto jobs posted on our careers page (careers.yotoplay.com or careers.yotoplay.com/en). All correspondence from our Talent team will only come through Teamtailor, our application tracking system.