Tender for Environmental & Sustainability Strategy Development

Role: Environmental & Sustainability Strategy Development
Location: Remote working and on-site at The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8PP
Fee: Up to £12,500 + VAT (to include all expenses, required reporting, consultant fees etc.)
Closing date: 28 November 2025, 5pm
Contract begins: 12 January 2026

The Bowes Museum invites expressions of interest from experienced and visionary Environmental & Sustainability Advisors to support the delivery of our transformational Towards Bowes 2092 project. This ambitious initiative reimagines the role of The Bowes Museum as a future-facing institution – one that champions environmental stewardship, community wellbeing, and sector-wide leadership.

As part of our commitment to embedding sustainable practices across our operations, collections, and parkland, we are seeking a strategic partner to help shape and implement a phased Environmental Sustainability Plan. The Environmental Sustainability consultant will be a key enabler of The Bowes Museum’s transformation. This role ensures operational resilience, compliance and innovation across departments, supporting sector-facing initiatives, capital investment, and environmental responsibility.

Please note: this is an opportunity for an agency or freelancer.