Welcome To Jacobs

Jacobs Certificated Bailiffs are a quality assured firm that provide a nationwide debt recovery service. Jacobs work for over 150 local authorities in the enforcement of unpaid debts.

Jacobs was established in 1959 as an Enquiry and Detective Agency by Alan Jacobs and his father. In the 1980’s the company grew significantly when it diversified into Local Taxation Debt Recovery.

Paula Jacobs joined the company to assist her father in 1988 and Simon Jacobs joined in 1989. Both Paula and Simon were made Partners in 1992. Dave Cornes joined the company as a Business Development Manager and was later made Partner in 2001 when Alan retired.

Our approach is unique in that we offer clients a "family firm" ethos together with 50 years expertise in the industry.

At Jacobs, we are proud to receive instruction from a wide-ranging client base and we strive to build and maintain long-term working relationships.

Jacobs Mission Statement

“To collect debt as quickly and efficiently as possible maximising income for our Clients. To act in a firm but fair manner being both professional and sensitive to the circumstances of each individual case”

Our Vision Statement

"To maintain our current client base and increase our market share by being the BEST bailiff and debt recovery firm in England and Wales" 

IRRV Performance Awards 2011 Finalist - Excellence in Education Training and Development IRRV Performance Awards 2011 Finalist - Excellence in Innovation

Latest News

  • Thu 1st Dec 2011Newsletter Issue No. 12 - December 2011
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  • Thu 1st Dec 2011Jacobs Newsletter Issue 12 Now Available To Read & Download
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  • Tue 4th Oct 2011Jacobs DX Secure Document Transfer Details
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  • Wed 28th Sep 2011Jacobs Win Silver Award - Excellence in Education, Training & Development
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  • Tue 27th Sep 2011Jacobs Win Bronze Award - Excellence in Innovation
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