Private-Investigators for hire in Edinburgh
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Leadership7%Organisational Skills5%Education level
Bachelor's degree29%Master's degree26%Vocational or technical training24%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%6-10 years20%Current company
14forty/ Compass GroupAegon
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Time at current job
2-5 years60%1-2 years20%More than 5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 188 profiles for Private-Investigators in Edinburgh
Last updated: 9 Oct 2026
Private Investigator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £33,032 yearly
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Edinburgh
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LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceAdministrative ExperienceAssistant General Manager (Full Time)
Leith
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First Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFirst Aid at Work CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceFront DeskCare Assistant
Edinburgh
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NVQDrivingDriving LicenceSSSCSkills
Home HealthOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsDementia CareCare Home Administrator
Edinburgh
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Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme MembershipMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalyticsData CollectionAdministrative Support ExperienceBusiness Analyst
Edinburgh
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First Aid at WorkFirst Aid CertificationAgileReiki ServicesFirst Aid at Work CertificateBusiness Analysis+2 moreSkills
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareMicrosoft PowerpointPresentation SoftwareAirport Services Duty Officer
Edinburgh
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Complaint HandlingMeeting CoordinationExperience Working with Individuals with DisabilitiesPerformance ManagementSMSTSPresentation Skills+1 moreSkills
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What's the average time to fill a private investigator role?
The average time to fill a private investigator role is 65 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do private-investigators tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a private investigator include: communication skills, leadership and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for private-investigators?
Common licenses or certifications for private-investigators include: First Aid Certification, Driving Licence and First Aid.
What are some job titles related to private-investigators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to private-investigators include: medical administrator, SUPPORT worker/care WORKER and assistant general manager (full time).
What level of education is common for a private investigator?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a private investigator in Edinburgh, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a private investigator?
Most private-investigators have 22 years of professional experience.
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