Private Investigators for hire in Edinburgh
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Microsoft Office6%Customer Service5%Education level
Bachelor's degree37%Master's degree34%Vocational or technical training17%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years10%6-10 years22%Current company
Lloyds Banking Group
Bluebird Care
Capcon LtdTime at current job
Less than 1 year24%1-2 years35%2-5 years35%
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Last updated: 17 Jul 2026
Private Investigator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £37,136 yearly
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Housing Assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
A LevelFirst Aid CertificationTeam ManagementFront DeskLawRetail ManagementSkills
ProofreadingMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft ExcelOperations ManagementRetail ManagementHospitalityManagement, supervisor, chef, bar, hotrls, restaurants. Events,front office, events
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationMentoringLawFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCare CertificateSkills
Legal ResearchAnalysis SkillsMentoringHospitalitySupervising ExperienceCustomer ServiceRisk and Assurance Manager - UK Sox
Edinburgh
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AgileSix Sigma Black BeltBusiness AnalysisPRINCE2 CertificationSix Sigma Green BeltSkills
Microsoft ExcelPower BIRisk AnalysisCompliance ManagementQuality AssuranceProject ManagementLead Driver
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
NVQFirst Aid CertificationCategory D LicenceLevel 2 in Health & Social CareSkills
Customer ServiceFirst Aid CertificationNVQMicrosoft OfficeLeadershipCommunication SkillsGroup Regulatory Affairs Manager
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
ACAPRINCE2 CertificationSkills
Organisational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeCommunication SkillsLeadershipCompliance ManagementMicrosoft ExcelSHEQ Trainee
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Customer ServiceOrganisational SkillsDrivingCommunication SkillsAdministrative Experience
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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, microsoft office and customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for a private investigator?
Common licenses or certifications for private investigators include: First Aid Certification, Law and Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to private investigators?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to private investigators include: housing assistant, management, supervisor, chef, bar, hotrls, restaurants events,front office, events and house parent.
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 25 years of professional experience.
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