Norman was the most kind, thoughtful and generous person I have had the pleasure to be able to call a friend. He had a love of gadgets, IT and payroll legislation. Always there for his students he loved to go into the detail and would happily support anyone who wanted to learn. It was Norman I turned to when I was completing my MSc dissertation and he painstakingly read through it from start to finish and highlighted to me where he felt it did not flow or he did not understand the point that I was trying to make. Many a time he answered a question for me or pointed me in the right direction when I had a query as a tutor; and many a drink we had at one CIPP event or another over the years, always catching up at revision school weekends (as they were) and tutor training. Having sought Norman’s recommendation for wireless earphones to use whilst cycling, for which I could knowingly guarantee there would be a Sony product recommendation given on the Saturday, it came as a great shock to hear of Norman’s passing in the week following. Norman, you will be missed, rest in peace.
I wanted to write just to say how saddened I am to hear of the death of Norman Green. He was great guy. I’ll always remember his kindness and level headedness in leading British Computer Society payroll group meetings which I attended for the Contributions Agency. And, of course, in my reincarnation as a payroll educator for the then IBPM he proved an excellent colleague. He kindly surprised me with the gift of a copy of the Groves Concise Dictionary of Music in 1997 when I left the Agency. We have exchanged Christmas cards every year without fail.
Liz Lay
Peter Waugh
Norman was amazing. His knowledge was unparalleled and his ability to explain complex situations, processes and rules in a way that made them easy to understand was a gift that many envied. My enduring memory of him is as a tutor at my first Diploma study weekend, where he lifted a veil on the subject of class 1B NICs and PAYE settlement agreements. This was the first time we met. I was fortunate to meet Norman again, both when I became a tutor, during which time Norman was so supportive, and also around the consultation table where Norman could be relied upon, always, to provide a clear summary of the subjects under discussion and more often than not the solution needed. He was knowledgeable and wise – but most of all he was kind, a rare quality. I am proud to have been able to call him a friend. I will miss him. God bless you and keep you safe Norman.
Norman was a true gentleman. I had the privilege of working with him on various HMRC projects with real time information being one of them. However, our first encounter was as a student of the then IPPM Diploma programme and my TMA6 revision; no matter how hard I tried I could not understand KPIs. Norman changed that and I still use KPIs today. Norman did enjoy his wine and in London we would sometimes get to together to grab a bite to eat and a glass of vino and put the world to right. I have always had a huge amount of respect for this very kind gentleman and I will miss him very much.
Karen Thomson
Samantha Mann
This is sad news. I got to know Norman when I began studying for the MSc back in 1997, so some 23 years ago. He was a valuable member of the payroll community, a good friend, and someone who really enjoyed life. I will be very sorry not to be able to spend time with him at future events and will certainly miss his company.
Ros Hendren
For all who knew Norman, I expect we are experiencing sadness at the thought of his passing. I respected and enjoyed his company always, and had a great admiration for his wealth of knowledge and his dapper attire. It is right to reflect upon his meaning to us all.
Jason Davenport
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