Leez Priory, England’s first licensed country house wedding venue, is seeking a passionate and dedicated Gardener to join our grounds team. Set within breathtaking acres of formal gardens and picturesque landscapes, this role is perfect for someone with a keen eye for detail, a strong work ethic, and a love for horticulture.
Be Part of Someone’s Biggest Day
As a Gardener at Leez Priory, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the backdrop of a couple’s most special moments. From sculpting immaculate lawns to maintaining vibrant floral displays, your work will be captured in wedding photographs that last a lifetime. This is more than just a gardening role—it’s a chance to contribute to unforgettable memories.

Key Responsibilities

• General garden maintenance, including pruning, weeding, planting, edging, and cutting back.
• Lawn care, hedge cutting, and upkeep of formal garden areas.
• Seasonal planting and renovation of garden spaces.
• Polytunnel and vegetable garden maintenance.
• Supporting the team with ongoing garden projects and improvements.
• Addressing any guest-related garden issues or minor repairs.
• Routine weekend cover required on a rota basis.
• Lone working will be required, so the ability to work independently and take initiative is essential.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar gardening or groundskeeping role.
• A strong understanding of horticultural practices and garden maintenance.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with great attention to detail.
• Confidence in working independently and following lone-working procedures.
• Ability to work well as part of a team in a busy wedding venue environment.
• Due to the location, access to transport is essential.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a stunning Grade I listed setting with beautiful historic gardens.
• Be part of a supportive and experienced team.
• Help create picture-perfect settings for weddings and special events.
• A varied role with opportunities to contribute creative ideas to garden enhancements.

If you have a passion for horticulture and want to work in a truly unique setting, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to be considered.
Nestled in the glorious Essex countryside, this Tudor Manor House is exclusively yours and all just over an hour away from Central London. Admired for its unrivalled stately elegance and welcoming feel, Leez Priory boasts grand reception rooms, eight ceremony options including in The Great Tower, The Great Hall and the Coach House Barn, and has an abundance of accommodation.
Our beautiful wedding venue was the first country house in the country to be licensed to hold civil ceremonies in 1995 and has been offering dream weddings ever since. Part of the Country House Weddings portfolio of hand-picked wedding venues, with more than 30 years of experience offering perfect weddings to couples, our exclusive-use, catering and venue hire packages take care of your wedding day from start to finish, overseen by our expert team.
From specialist wedding Chefs, experienced Personal Wedding Managers and a fantastic wait team, to knowledgeable grounds teams and passionate housekeepers, our teams pride themselves on providing a top-quality service that helps make our weddings a success.

• General garden maintenance, including pruning, weeding, planting, edging, and cutting back.
• Lawn care, hedge cutting, and upkeep of formal garden areas.
• Seasonal planting and renovation of garden spaces.
• Polytunnel and vegetable garden maintenance.
• Supporting the team with ongoing garden projects and improvements.
• Addressing any guest-related garden issues or minor repairs.
• Routine weekend cover required on a rota basis.
• Lone working will be required, so the ability to work independently and take initiative is essential