Green Flag Award Judges - Keep Wales Tidy

Become a judge!

This is an exciting opportunity to join Green Flag Award Wales’ team of judges.

You’ll be part of a group of 100 volunteers spread across Wales, responsible for upholding the integrity of the scheme by maintaining consistency of judging and advocating for high quality green space for all.

If you enjoy visiting green spaces, would like to share your expertise with and learn from other green space managers and want to be part of a dedicated volunteer team working to create and maintain a beautiful Wales, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Key information

This is a voluntary position with travel expenses paid.

Time commitment:

Year 1
- Training course: mix of online and one in-person session (approx. 2 days starting in January 2026)
  Judging two sites in first year (4 days April-May 2026)
Ongoing
- Minimum of one site per year, preferably two (2-4 days per year during April and May)

Summary of duties

Green Flag Award Wales has a commitment to equality and diversity, and encourages all people with the right skills to get involved.

Assess and judge allocated sites within specified timeframes
Liaise with co-judges and applicants
Comply with the Partnership’s procedures and policies at all times

Skills and experience

There are no specific qualification requirements for this position but you would need relevant experience in either a paid or voluntary capacity, as specified below:

*marked criteria are deemed most important to the role

Skills

*Able to demonstrate a good breadth of knowledge of the parks and green space sector
Experience of writing or working with park or green space management plans
Excellent written and oral communication skills
*Excellent analytical skills
*Excellent report writing skills
*Excellent interpersonal skills
*Computer literacy
Excellent understanding of community group organisation and operation