Call: 0114 234 5197
Call: 0114 234 5197

Staff Team

The ASET Executive Committee is supported by a small staff team managed from the ASET Offices in Sheffield.

Anna Worsley

Chief Executive Officer
anna@asetonline.org

Anna provides strategic leadership, oversees operations and governance, and works with trustees, partners, and members to deliver ASET’s vision, mission and values.

She joined ASET in 2022 having previously worked in placement, careers and project roles at member institutions in the North.

Seamus McConomy

Professional Development Engagement Manager
seamus@asetonline.org

Seamus joined the staff team in July 2025 and works closely with the Trustees to design, develop and deliver our training programme. Prior to joining the ASET staff team, he worked at Ulster University supporting academic quality and student experience by providing training and professional consultation to academic and senior management. He also served as an ASET trustee from 2020 – 2024.

Maryrose Ajayi

Member Communications Specialist
maryrose@asetonline.org

A creative individual with a strong background in membership communications and marketing, Maryrose joined the team in November 2025 and manages our communications. Maryrose writes our newsletters, plans targeted campaigns and manages our social media with support from the ASET Membership and Communications Specialist Group.

Janet Aspinall

Membership and Events Co-ordinator
aset@asetonline.org
0114 234 5197

Janet works alongside Debbie in the office assisting with all aspects of administration, and with a key focus on Membership and Events.