4 Sept 2025
At Naturally Compliant, we believe that our greatest strength lies in our people. That’s why we invest in their growth and development, with continuous learning at the heart of everything we do. This month, we’re excited to introduce Elena McGurk, our new Graduate Environmental Consultant, whose passion for conservation and eagerness to learn make her a perfect fit for our team.
Elena joins us fresh from the University of Glasgow, where she earned her degree in Zoology. Her academic background, paired with hands-on experience as a Seasonal Ranger and volunteer for organisations like the Scottish Wildlife Trust, Loch Lomond Bat Conservation Trust, and Wild Surveys Ltd, has equipped her with a strong foundation in field ecology. She also brings valuable communication skills from her time in retail and customer service – an asset in consultancy work.
“I was drawn to Naturally Compliant because of the innovative changes the team is making in the consultancy field,” Elena shares. “I’m really excited to be working towards delivering construction phase environmental and ecological management, on the ground, and make a real-world positive impact which is a rare opportunity for a graduate.” In her first week, Elena dove into badger ecology, reviewing camera trap footage and uncovering delightful facts – like how badgers leave their bedding out to warm in the sun. “It’s been a highlight,” she says, “and a great example of how much there is to learn.”
Outside of work, Elena’s creativity and community spirit shine. As President of Glasgow Uni’s Minecraft Society, she led projects that recreated museums in-game to make them more accessible and interactive while raising funds for charity. “I love combining creativity with community impact,” she says.
Her career goal? To make a lasting, positive change in the world through conservation and ecological consultancy.
We’re thrilled to have Elena on board and look forward to supporting her journey – because at Naturally Compliant, learning never stops.
