Vanessa has over 15 years of experience in financial services recruitment, with the last 10 years specialising exclusively in the insurance sector. Throughout her career she has successfully managed both temporary and permanent placements, building a reputation for fostering strong, trusted relationships with clients and candidates alike.
With a decade spent at Ensure Recruitment, Vanessa has developed an extensive network and deep industry knowledge, working closely with clients and candidates domestically as well as internationally in collaboration with the Australian team.
Recognised for her professionalism and dedication Vanessa holds a 4.9-star rating on the independent platform Sourcr and was awarded Insurance Recruiter of the Year in 2023.
Passionate about her work, she specialises in Life and Health Insurance, General Insurance, Claims, Loss Adjusting, Underwriting, and temporary contract roles, consistently delivering exceptional recruitment outcomes.
“Engaging, Committed, Professional, Authentic and Fun.
Looking for a role can be daunting at the best of times and even more so when you are having to do all your meetings and interviews virtually, working with Vanessa in securing this role was one of the best experiences I have had with a recruiter. Vanessa helped dig deep into my memory to better articulate experiences and skills and to clearly identify exactly what I saw myself doing or wanted to do as my next career move. Vanessa helped me shed insecurities about myself after being on the hunt for so long for the perfect role and have the confidence to go after what I wanted. She is a straight shooter, skilled interviewer and genuinely 100% an authentic individual. Thank you, I have my perfect role.”
“Very positive experience, I would highly recommend Vanessa.
I cannot thank Vanessa from Ensure enough for helping me find the perfect job! Vanessa is genuinely passionate, friendly, caring and professional. The support and guidance I received throughout the process has been second to none. She checked in before and after all of my interviews which meant I was always fully prepped and feeling confident. I would highly recommend Vanessa for anyone looking for a role; you really couldn’t be in better hands.”
“An absolute star.
Vanessa is fantastic to work with. She is responsive, timely, and she communicates really well, with regular feedback and updates. She is a pleasure to work with, and is an incredible help.”
"Vanessa was amazing and was really helpful throughout and diligently followed up in every stage right from the beginning and also after the role was secured. Really happy that she approached me on LinkedIn. I will definitely recommend her to everyone I know who's looking for Job."
"Approachable, understands our needs, and always kept me in the loop. Fantastic to work with. Thanks Vanessa!"
"Vanessa managed to find us a great candidate in a very difficult market, there were not many candidates to choose from but thankfully she found us a goodie! She is easy to deal with, very responsive."
"Best recruiter I have come across, Vanessa helped through out the journey for my new role."
"Vanessa was great from the start, she listens to what you find important in a company and position. She made sure to keep me informed every step of the way."
"Vanessa was absolutely amazing throughout the whole experience. She kept me informed and stayed in contact during the process. She was very friendly and efficient and I am so happy and thankful for a great outcome. I would recommend her and definitely use her in the future if I ever needed it. Thanks Vanessa 😊"
"Vanessa is very hands-on. She made sure that I got the role that is best suited for me. She is very helpful with the interview process and efficient with providing updates."
"I had been approached by Ensure previously regarding new opportunities but it had never been the right time. They happened to message me when I was starting to be open to new roles and I wish I had responded sooner. Their process was amazing and I found Vanessa to be very professional and friendly."
"Vanessa is amazing, she should definitely get the recruiter of the year award. She’s always so attentive and went above and beyond - even replying to my queries on her holiday. She’s so supportive and helpful I’ve already recommended her to a few of my friends who are job hunting at the moment."
"Vanessa was awesome to deal with. She was very professional with how she handled everything from start to finish. She was very efficient and effective on ensuring a smooth transition, was very helpful with interview tips and the whole process was fast, simple and easy to follow through. I would love to deal with Vanessa again as she was also sincere and caring which made me feel comfortable and less nervous. I would recommend her to all my colleagues who are searching for employment. Thank you so much Vanessa. You are a legend!! My apologies for the delay as I have just arrived from overseas and caught a flu bug. Have a great week :)"
"Vanessa has a very warm personality and is highly professional yet compassionate and friendly. She has been very helpful throughout the process and very approachable and easy to get hold of."
"Vanessa was an absolute delight. She made the process seem less stressful. Vanessa seemed to genuinely care and provided guidance when needed."
"Vanessa was awesome. Helpful, communicative and positive, she was fantastic throughout the whole process.
"From the moment she first contacted me about a potential position, Vanessa went over and above to help me find and start a new job smoothly. I advised certain working concerns and desired conditions and age very quickly found something that fit me perfectly! There were a few technical hiccups and she was consistent in communicating and efficient in pushing to resolve them quickly."
"Vanessa is very easy dealing with. She holds your hand throughout the whole process and mentors you. She is honest."
"I want to thank Vanessa for her outstanding and very professional service. I will definitely recommend her to my colleagues. She is one who goes above and beyond with all things she does to bring it to success!"
"Vanessa is always great to deal with. Appreciate her doing all the leg work so I don’t have to. Has been extremely helpful to me over the years."
"Helpful and considerate, nice person to deal with."
"Very pleasant and helpful to deal with, always kept me well updated on the process and provided good advice for CV and interview preparation."
"Our recruiter Vanessa was prompt with her communication and delivered what she said she would, in the timeframe promised. All candidates had the required experience and we were able to recruit relatively quickly from the first meeting with the candidates."
"Vanessa was amazing to work with. Very friendly and kind. Kept me updated throughout the process."
"Vanessa is a fantastic recruiter. Although I have been retired for a few years, she still keeps my record. When I receive information about the role, my immediate reaction is that this is what I want. Her understanding of both me and the employer is spot on. Throughout the recruitment process, she provides great support to me and communicates promptly."
"Vanessa was so easy to deal with, always professional, kept me up to date with everything and was so helpful! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Vanessa & Ensure Recruitment to anyone. Thanks Vanessa!"
"Vanessa was lovely and gave me the confidence to explore other opportunities in the industry."
"Very simple recruitment process and Vanessa was brilliant at helping to successfully obtain a new role. When the time eventually comes again to move on from this I will certainly be getting in contact with her."
"Vanessa was just the easiest to deal with. I felt like I could be myself throughout the whole process."
"Working with Vanessa to secure a temp contract was fantastic. Vanessa is friendly, informative, and reliable. She made the whole process extremely easy."
"I am extremely satisfied with the service provided by Vanessa. Her dedication and expertise have been instrumental in my job search, and I would highly recommend her to others."
"Vanessa has a delight to work with. She is always available and is very supportive of me. She works tirelessly to help makes things go smoothly for me each step of the way. Thank you Vanessa ❤️"
"Vanessa was such a joy to deal with. Professional, efficient and friendly."
"Vanessa provided me with friendly and professional support. I’m lucky."
"The process was easy and Vanessa is always great to work with."
"Professional, upfront, super helpful and resourceful."
"I had a fantastic experience dealing with Vanessa. She was very professional, supportive and understood my career goals. From the initial consultation to securing my new role, Vanessa provided excellent guidance, timely communication and valuable advice. Thank you helping me take the next step in my career!"
"I am thrilled to share my experience working with Vanessa as my recruiter. From the very beginning, Vanessa has consistently gone above and beyond to make the often stressful job search process a seamless and positive experience. Her dedication, attention to detail, and proactive communication are unmatched.
Vanessa not only takes the time to fully understand my career goals but also works tirelessly to find the best opportunities that align with my skills and aspirations. She makes every step of the process feel smooth, offering clear guidance and support from initial discussions through to securing an offer.
Her friendly, approachable nature, combined with her professionalism, makes her an absolute standout in the recruiting field. I truly appreciate the effort she puts into ensuring that I feel supported and confident at every stage. Thanks to Vanessa, what could have been a daunting experience turned into an enjoyable and rewarding journey.
If you're looking for a recruiter who genuinely cares and delivers exceptional results, Vanessa is the one to trust!"
"Vanessa was amazing. From the initial phone call to placement, she made sure I was okay and happy with the details of the assignment. She ensured there was transparency and trust. I felt supported from the beginning of the process to the end."
"Excellent understanding of role and servicing by Vanessa in a very short turnaround time. It was good Vanessa had a live candidate pool she could draw from. Thanks Vanessa!"
"Vanessa was helpful and factual. She knew what the job descriptions meant. You felt like she believed in you."
"I have been in contact with Vanessa since 2022 and she's always been helpful. What stood out for me as compared to my other experiences with other recruitment agencies is how hands-on she's been from day one. I am so happy that Vanessa has helped me land my dream career path. I highly recommend Ensure Recruitment to everyone. Vanessa is definitely an asset to the team."
"Really enjoy working with Vanessa. She takes the time to understand our company and business needs, then sends through high-calibre candidates. Communication is fab and nothing's ever a problem. Highly recommend."
"Vanessa took the time to understand the needs of the role, and more specifically the team to understand the personality traits that will work well with our existing team members."
"Vanessa was incredible to work with—she supported me from start to finish with unwavering dedication. I highly recommend her for her professionalism and commitment."
"Absolute professional. Kept me updated at every stage of the recruitment process. Very clear communication about the role."
"Vanessa is very helpful and professional in what she does. All correspondence has been timely and with appropriate follow-up."
