Staff Profiles
Simon Jacobs BSc (Partner)
Simon has been with the firm since 1989.
Prior to joining Jacobs - Simon graduated from City University in London in 1989 after achieving a degree in Business Systems and Computing.
Simon is immediate Past President of the Civil Enforcement Association which was formed in February 2011 by the merger of the Enforcement Services Association and Association of Civil Enforcement Agencies. Simon has also served on the Board of Directors of the World Association of Detectives.
Simon’s main responsibilities include IT development and client contract management.
Simon's interests outside of the business revolve around his family but he also likes to play golf and go to watch Everton Football Club.
Paula Jacobs BA(Hons) (Partner)
Paula has worked for the firm since 1988.
Paula joined the company to assist her father straight after she had completed her GCSE’s, and she has since successfully completed a degree in Business Studies.
Paula's main responsibilities include Bailiff Performance Management, Training & Development and overseeing our Office Management Team, ensuring that working practices / procedures are constantly moving forward.
Paula holds monthly debriefs with all of our managers in order to ensure the business is functioning, as it should be in order to service our clients effectively.
In her spare time Paula likes skiing, keeping fit and she also enjoys going to see comedians such as Michael McIntyre and Al Murray.
Alyn Lewis IRRV (Dip) (Business Partnerships Manager)
Alyn joined Jacobs in September 2009.
Alyn has 21 years local taxation experience with Flintshire County Council and he was their Head of Financial Customer Services for 6 years.
Alyn's main responsibility is to increase our client portfolio throughout both England and Wales and he is currently serving on IRRV North Wales Executive Council as their Education and Training Officer.
Alyn's interests outside of work include his family, cooking and "his version" of playing golf.
Paul Kelly IRRV (Hons) (Client Services Manager)
Paul joined Jacobs in July 2006 after spending 20 years working for local authorities.
He has held local taxation management positions with St. Helens MBC, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council, Knowsley MBC and Trafford MBC.
Paul's main responsibility is to manage our current clients and he also gets heavily involved with the tender documentation preparation.
Paul is currently Senior Vice Presidant of the Lancashire & Cheshire Association of the IRRV.
Outside of work Paul is a school governor and his hobbies include karate and supporting Everton Football Club.
Bethan Lewis IRRV (Tech) (Business Development Manager)
Bethan joined Jacobs, in January 2013, as Business Development Manager.
Her main role is to support the continued growth of the company through the formal procurement process and identify opportunity for new business.
Bethan has over 20 years experience in Local Authority Revenues, Benefits and Financial Systems, having worked for Local Authorities in North Wales, Cheshire and Merseyside. Previously, Bethan was Systems & Compliance Manager with arvato UK & Ireland.
Qualifications include Technician membership of the IRRV and Silver Membership with The Institute of Customer Services.
Spare time centres around her family and she enjoys travelling, cooking, and retail therapy.