Private Investigators for hire in Ilford

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    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Microsoft Excel5%
    Leadership5%
    Microsoft Office5%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree48%
    Master's degree29%
    High school diploma or GED12%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year2%
    1-2 years4%
    3-5 years10%
  • Current company

    (Tower Hamlets Council)
    Al-Qira'ah
    Barclays Wealth Management & Private Bank
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year19%
    1-2 years14%
    2-5 years39%

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Last updated: 25 Jul 2026

Private Investigator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Ilford: £35,328 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Senior Compliance and Sanctions Advisory

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    Bachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeBusinessBusiness Analysis

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsAccountingRegulatory ReportingProject ManagementBankingLexis-Nexis
  • Class 2 Driver

    Barking

    Licenses & certifications

    Category C LicenceHGV LicenceDriving Licence

    Skills

    Driving LicenceMicrosoft WordLeadershipMulti-Drop DrivingTime ManagementHeavy Lifting
  • Managing Director & Driver

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceMilitary

    Skills

    LeadershipCustomer ServiceCommercial DrivingDrivingReport WritingAnalysis Skills
  • Restoring and Painting/tape and jointing

    East London

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSFirst Aid CertificationCSCS Green Card

    Skills

    Automotive RepairFirst AidAnalysis SkillsWeldingCustomer Service
  • Principal Security Architect / Consultant

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    CISSPAWS Certified Cloud Practitioner – Foundational

    Skills

    Computer NetworkingFirewallDNSActive DirectoryLeadershipMentoring
  • Street Trading & Markets Operations Inspector

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    SIATeam Management

    Skills

    Customer ServiceTeam ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipCase ManagementProject 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: microsoft excel, leadership and microsoft office.

What licenses or certifications are common for a private investigator?

Common licenses or certifications for private investigators include: First Aid Certification, Driving Licence and SIA.

What are some job titles related to private investigators?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to private investigators include: principal security architect / consultant, customer support representative and HR operation and property assets manager.

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 Ilford, 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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