Private-Investigators for hire in Edinburgh
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership7%Organisational Skills6%Education level
Master's degree33%Bachelor's degree31%High school diploma or GED19%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years16%6-10 years20%Current company
Lloyds Banking Group
Banking & Credit DivisionBoom Battle Bar
Time at current job
Less than a year10%1-2 years29%2-5 years45%
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Last updated: 20 Aug 2026
Private Investigator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £33,763 yearly
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Edinburgh
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NursingCar up to 3.5 TonnesComputer LiteracyDrivingDriving LicenceComputer Skills+2 moreSkills
NursingBlood SamplingPhlebotomyVenepunctureVenepunctureIntravenous CannulationAssistant General Manager (Full Time)
Edinburgh
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Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate+1 moreSkills
Phone EtiquetteOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceLead Driver
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)First AidNVQTeam ManagementFirst Aid Certification+5 moreSkills
First Aid CertificationNVQLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceCare Support Worker
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Record KeepingFirst AidGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)First Aid CertificationUK GDPRInfection Prevention & Control+2 moreSkills
Microsoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsEvents Coordinator
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceNegotiationSales PersuasionSales+1 moreSkills
Barista ExperienceMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelPresentation SoftwareWord ProcessingRisk and Assurance Manager - UK Sox
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
AgileSix Sigma Black BeltBusiness AnalysisPRINCE2 CertificationSix Sigma Green BeltSkills
Microsoft ExcelPower BIRisk AnalysisCompliance ManagementQuality AssuranceProject Management
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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 a private investigator?
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: consultant (ba lead/ project manager), assistant general manager (full time) and credit support analyst.
What level of education is common for a private investigator?
Master'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 16 years of professional experience.
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