SURREY Police and Egham's Royal Holloway (University of London) are both among some of the best organisations to work for in the UK when it comes to diversity, it has been revealed.

Both the police force and the university have featured in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List for this year - demonstrating their commitment and leadership in relation to workplace diversity.

Surrey Police came in at number 28 out of all the organisations on the list while Royal Holloway was in at number 43. It means Surrey Police is in fact the fourth highest ranking police force in the UK in the list.

The list relates to organisations' promotion and processes related to all strands of diversity including Age, Disability, Gender, LGBT, Race, Faith and Religion. It focuses on representation at management, senior, executive and board level.

Surrey Police Temporary Deputy Chief Constable Gavin Stephens said: "We are extremely proud to have been awarded this position in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers.

"This ranking shows our dedication to creating a diverse workforce and we will continue to work towards maintaining an inclusive organisation that is reflective of the communities we serve.”

Paul Sesay, CEO of The Inclusive Top 50, said: "It is crucial to highlight best practices in workforce diversity. There is a need to promote these practices and the organisations carrying out pioneering work in this arena to set an example to other employers across the UK.”

Complied by a panel of judges including Miranda Wayland (ITV), Heather Melville (RBS) and Andy Woodfield (PwC) the list has been collated based on each organisation’s performance on a range of areas within the diversity arena, including recruitment procedures, training and a host of diversity related initiatives.

Professor Paul Layzell, Principal of Royal Holloway, said: “The success of Royal Holloway is due to the strength and diversity of our community and we are proud to see this spirit of inclusivity recognised.

"We were among the first colleges in the UK to give women access to higher education.

"The university’s pioneering spirit continues, offering opportunities, training and support that directly benefits those groups that may be under-represented in the higher education sector, and beyond.

“Our university was founded on the ideal of education and knowledge for all who could benefit, and it is through our inclusive community we see individuals succeed – no matter their background.”

The award came the same day that the Times Higher Education Awards announced its shortlist - with Royal Holloway being listed in the Outstanding Contribution to Leadership Development, for its work in supporting female academics succeed in the promotion process.  The award winners will be announced in London on November 24.