At a fascinating time in British political history, Griffith University alumnus James Boyle is thriving as part of the UK Civil Service’s prestigious and influential graduate degree program. And he is keen to acknowledge Griffith University’s role in the process.
Out of 45,000 applicants, James was one of about 1000 to be accepted into the Civil Service Fast Stream program, which develops the craft of the next generation of senior civil servants.
“I currently work with the team that maintains the digital UK tax platform. We are responsible for the systems and processes that enable citizens and businesses to pay their taxes online or via apps,” says James.
“Being a digital team, there is a big emphasis on continual improvement of our service offerings to the public, and to maintain the security and reliability of the system.”
Graduating from Griffith with a Bachelor of Arts (History and Politics) in July 2016, James has since

