Your local committee, 2026–27
Our local committee works with workplace reps to support members across Rotherham. Committee members organise local union activity, raise members’ concerns and help people get involved. The committee is elected annually. You can find the current officers and their responsibilities below.
Current post holders
Mark Marriott – President
Victoria Ashton – Vice President
Nicholas Dale – Joint District Secretary, Social Media Secretary
Sam Barton – Joint District Secretary
Colin Price – Branch Secretary, Minuting Secretary
Wendy Cooksey – Supply Officer
Jane Galley – Post-16 Officer
Jade Smith – Health and Safety Officer
Jade Smith – Equalities Officer
Ben White – Young Teachers and New Professionals
Jill Adams – International
Which officer should I contact?
For help finding the right officer, email RotherhamBranch@neu.org.uk and name the role or subject you need. This gives you one contact route without having to find an individual email address.
Local union activity and meetings: the district or branch secretaries.
Supply work: Wendy Cooksey.
Post-16: Jane Galley.
Health, safety and equalities: Jade Smith.
Young teachers and new professionals: Ben White.
International activity: Jill Adams.
For an individual workplace problem, see Get help and contact us.