We are looking for a Head of Hardware Compliance & Quality to lead a cross functional team and ensure our kids’ consumer electronics are designed and manufactured to meet international safety, regulatory and quality standards. The ideal candidate will be based in London and will initially report to the VP of Engineering, moving to the Director of Hardware once hired.

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.

• 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 200 employees spread across the UK, US, France, Australia, Canada, Singapore, the Netherlands, Romania and China.. 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! 

What you’ll be doing:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all product compliance and quality matters, defining and driving our international compliance strategy.
  
• Lead an existing team of two direct reports and others from Manufacturing and Supply, and manage third party consultants with ultimate ownership of product compliance labelling, external testing, certification and technical documentation.
  
• Own, monitor and analyse hardware compliance and quality data, conduct root cause investigations, and implement preventative and corrective actions.
  
• As a senior member of the Hardware team, work in partnership with engineering, product and manufacturing teams to integrate compliance and quality requirements throughout product development (Design Quality Engineering) and throughout the product lifecycle.
  
• Collaborate with senior cross-functional stakeholders across legal, customer happiness, product and growth teams to embed compliance by design, and foster a culture of proactive quality enhancement.
  
• Oversee supplier quality management and quality control processes, including regular audits, evaluations, and ongoing improvement initiatives.
  
• Implement and maintain ISO 9001 or equivalent quality management systems, ensuring compliance and audit readiness.
  
• Drive Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes, including FMEA, control plans, and risk assessments.
  
• Interpret and apply international standards; provide guidance to internal teams on regulatory requirements and best practices and ensure all products comply (e.g., EN71, ASTM F963, CPSIA, FCC, RoHS, REACH).
  
• Stay ahead of industry trends and regulatory changes in consumer electronics and hardware, conduct regular horizon scanning and collaborate with internal stakeholders to prepare and implement new or updated requirements.
  
  

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience in compliance leadership and quality assurance for consumer electronics, hardware or toys.

• Strong knowledge of international safety and regulatory standards, with experience managing external product testing and certification.

• Proven people management experience, with a track record of leading and developing teams.

• Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, partnering with internal teams to deliver safe, reliable and compliant products.

• Background in supplier quality management and manufacturing processes.

• Experience implementing and maintaining ISO 9001 or equivalent quality management systems.

• Familiarity with APQP and related quality planning tools.

• Demonstrated ability to embed quality requirements and best practices into product design and development to deliver robust, reliable, and compliant products.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills, with strong attention to detail.

• Proactive in monitoring regulatory changes and adapting processes accordingly.

• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Salary: £90,000 - £105,000 based on experience

What you can expect from Yoto:

• Flexibility: Hybrid working - expectation of 1 day a week on average in our London office, but you are welcome to come in more than this. How you meet the minimum expectation is up to you, to ensure you're happy and productive in your role whilst also getting that vital face time with your colleagues. 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: 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. 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.