Senior Product Manager - Content Discovery

Yoto; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Product - Software · Yoto HQ - UK · Hybrid

Senior Product Manager - Content Discovery

We’re looking for a Senior Product Manager to join our team to take the helm of the Content Discovery cluster.

About 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 this one.

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!

Yoto’s Product Team - Content Discovery

The Content Discovery team is one of five “Mission Clusters” at Yoto that work on our core product. These are cross-functional teams designed to operate as autonomously as possible. Content Discovery is all about helping families find the perfect content for their children - whether it’s a new favourite story, a beloved album, or something educational.

We’ve got plenty of exciting challenges and opportunities ahead. A big focus is refining the full content browsing journey - from discovery and recommendations to the moment of purchase. We’re also working on enabling in-app purchasing (currently only available on web), improving our card store experience, and building out the foundations of an open marketplace that supports sellers and enhances our range for buyers.

As we grow internationally, we need to put the right systems in place to support expansion into new markets - that includes optimising our search, filters, categories, and personalisation to make it easier for families around the world to find what they love.

What you’ll be doing:

• Help shape the Content Discovery strategy to ensure families can easily find and purchase content their children will love.
• Own and evolve key discovery journeys across Web and App - including our Card Store, search, categories, and recommendations.
• Improve content visibility and engagement, not just through sales but also via minutes listened.
• Work closely with engineering to improve core product data and backend systems that power our content experiences.
• Partner with the commercial, content, and retention marketing teams to enhance merchandising capabilities and power more personalised recommendations.
• Support the rollout of in-app purchasing, building on the initial proof of concept and expanding its functionality and reach.
• Drive the internationalisation of Yoto’s digital stores, making sure we deliver a smooth and consistent experience across global markets.
• Explore opportunities for AI to supercharge content discovery - from smarter search to intelligent recommendations.
• Bring a new team to maturity - fostering a collaborative, fast-paced, and outcomes-driven environment.

What you’ll bring:

• A strong track record in eCommerce product management, ideally with experience across both web and app platforms.
• A sharp understanding of what makes a great digital discovery and shopping experience - from intuitive filters to personalised recommendations.
• Comfortable working with backend and data teams - you understand how foundational product data impacts the end-user experience and how to work alongside data scientists.
• Confident leading discovery work - from identifying user needs to validating solutions and shaping MVPs.
• Experienced working cross-functionally with commercial, content, and retention marketing teams to drive outcomes.
• Excited by the potential of AI and emerging technologies to enhance product experiences.
• A thoughtful communicator who brings teams - and stakeholders - along the journey.
• Passionate about building great products for families, with a keen sense for balancing business goals with user needs.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, scaling environment - happy to roll up your sleeves, get stuck in, and help bring a new team to maturity.

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 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!

What you can expect from Yoto:

• Flexibility: Hybrid working with a choice based approach - we would love you to come into the office as much as possible, with a minimum of once or twice a month, ideally once a week. Take advantage of our ‘work from anywhere’ policy to work from a different location for up to 6 weeks every year. Summer Hours policy to use between the months of June and August.
• Financial: Generous share option programme so you’ll be invested in Yoto’s success. Receive Income Protection, covering long term sickness for up to 2 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 to 3% 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 1 extra day of holiday for every year worked after you hit your 2 year anniversary, up to 5 extra days. After 4 years of service, you are also eligible for our sabbatical policy offering up to 3 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 2 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!

Equity and Diversity

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.

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.

Department

Product - Software

Locations

Yoto HQ - UK

Remote status

Hybrid