Val Barley

Val Barley is an experienced document control and management professional currently serving as a Document Controller at National Grid since July 2024, overseeing documentation for complex multi-site projects. Prior roles include Business Management Senior Analyst, Finance Risk Manager, and Documentation Manager at Phoenix Group, focusing on the development and maintenance of the documentation infrastructure for the Internal Model and Solvency II compliance. Val has also served as a Documentation Specialist and Analyst at NFU Mutual, managing General Insurance documentation and collaborating with stakeholders to identify documentation requirements. Earlier in the career, Val worked as an Artworker/Administrator at Mike Hill Graphics, responsible for producing advertisement artwork and maintaining client relationships. Val holds a BA Hons in Languages for Business and Information Technology, along with various academic qualifications.