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FSS Professional Solutions was founded with a single purpose: to bring genuine expertise to specialist recruitment in fire, smoke and security.

Recruitment Done by People Who've Done the Work

FSS Professional Solutions was founded with a single purpose: to bring genuine expertise to specialist recruitment in fire, smoke and security.

Our founding directors have worked as employers, shareholders and company owners within these sectors for over 25 years. They've built businesses, grown teams and felt the frustration of poorly delivered recruitment. That experience is the foundation of everything we do.

We operate across the UK, UAE and South Africa — with a founding director based on the ground in the UAE, giving us genuine in-market presence across the Gulf.

25+
Years combined director-level sector experience
3
Countries — UK, UAE & South Africa
3
Dedicated specialist sectors covered
100%
Sector-specialist, not generalist
"We started FSS because we'd experienced poor recruitment as employers ourselves — and knew exactly what needed to change."
FSS Professional Solutions — Founding Directors
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Samantha Riley
Technical Director · Fire, Smoke & Security

With 25+ years as a business owner, shareholder and employer across fire safety consultancy and protection, smoke control and security systems, Samantha brings the technical authority behind FSS. She's been on the hiring side throughout her career — and that insight underpins how FSS assesses and places candidates across all three disciplines.

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James DeGouveia
Founding Partner · Recruitment · UK & South Africa

A specialist recruiter with deep experience placing professionals across fire, smoke and security in the UK — and strong connections into the South African market. James leads candidate search and client relationships across both regions.

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Nick Anderson
Founding Partner · Recruitment · UAE

Based in the UAE, Nick brings specialist recruitment expertise to the Gulf market with an established network across fire, smoke and security in the region. His on-the-ground presence means FSS operates with genuine local knowledge across the GCC.

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