Our story
Not Looking was created by recruitment professionals who saw the world of work change, and knew recruitment needed to change with it.
Not Looking was created by recruitment professionals who saw the world of work change, and knew recruitment needed to change with it.
Culture, stability, wellbeing, flexibility and lifestyle matter more than ever. Many talented professionals stay loyal to the same company for years, quietly delivering value without always being rewarded, while others who move roles more frequently progress faster.
At the same time, employers are often forced into reactive hiring. Roles need filling quickly, pressure builds, and decisions are made from whoever happens to be available, leading to poor fit and ongoing retention challenges.
With over 55 years’ combined experience, founders Ryan Jardine, Joe Jardine and Conor Meehan built Not Looking to solve both sides of the problem: helping professionals feel valued and in control, while helping employers hire thoughtfully, not urgently.
We believe great careers, and great teams, are built when the right opportunity appears at the right time.
So we flipped the traditional recruitment model, making hiring quieter, smarter and candidate-led.
A better way to build careers and teams, without pressure, panic or noise.
No job hunting. No awkward conversations. Just a gentle tap on the shoulder when something feels right.
Less rushing. Better matches. People who join because they want to stay.
Confidential
No noise, no exposure, no risk, just trust on both sides.
Whether you're a candidate or hiring, let's make it easy.
